The 31 Verses Explaining the Amitabha Sutra from “Praise of Dharma Practices” by Master Shandao
善導大師《法事讚》 轉《阿彌陀經》31偈語
16. A Verse to Praise Amitabha’s Vows and Practices that Lasted Eons
Wish to be reborn. Wish to be reborn.
That Buddha pursued ascetic practices while in his causal ground. He was courageous and vigorous in his practice, focused and zealous, without any retrogression.
Once seated there, for a hundred eons and longer, he could practice the difficult-to-practice virtues without tiredness.
He benefits himself through benefitting others, by eliminating all of their evil offenses.
Moreover, he does not forsake his “enemies,” because of his great compassion
All sentient beings, including spirits, are comprehensively awakened and delivered. All of them can reach the state of Bodhi with the same cause and the same practice.
They vow to be reborn in the adorned pure land; so, they can see, hear, and realize the unconditioned joyous Dharma.
All sentient beings should dedicate their merit and aspire to be reborn in the Pure Land. Let’s hold fragrant flowers in our hands, and always offer them to the Buddha.
16. 讚歷劫行願偈
願往生 願往生
彼佛從因行苦行 勇猛專精無退時
一坐百劫長時劫 難作能作不生疲
自利利他同斷惡 不捨怨憎由大悲
有識含靈皆普化 同因同行至菩提
誓願莊嚴清淨土 見聞歡喜證無為
眾等迴心皆願往 手執香華常供養
Namo Amituofo!
