Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teaching about Faith in Pure Land Buddhism
淨土信仰
Amitabha-reciters like us speak of “immediately” and “at this moment”. Rebirth is assured in this lifetime, right now. Non-retrogression, enabled by the Buddha’s infinite merit and virtues, is also attained in the present life. Once reborn in the Land of Bliss we will transcend the Bodhisattva’s Ten Grounds, and quickly become Buddhas.
An Amitabha-reciter who knows, “non-retrogression enabled by the Buddha’s merit and virtues is instantly attained,” is sure to have the rare experience of great joy and great fortune. However, some people may not be as excited and joyful, have no feeling, or even have a frown. Why?
(to be continued tomorrow)
我們念佛人都即時當下,現在就平生業成,現生不退於佛格,一旦往生極樂世界就立刻頓超十地,而且快速成佛。
念佛人看到「即時不退於佛格」,應該有一種難遭難遇的大歡喜、大慶幸,可是有的人往往歡喜不起來,也沒有大感受,甚至苦苦惱惱的,整天一張苦瓜臉。為什麼?
Namo Amituofo!
