The 31 Verses Explaining the Amitabha Sutra from the “Praise of Dharma Practices” by Master Shandao
善導大師《法事讚》 轉《阿彌陀經》31偈語
19. A Verse to Praise the Dwelling with Non-Retrogression for All Those Reborn There
Wish to be reborn. Wish to be reborn.
The Land of Saha is not a place one would want to be reborn in, because it is extremely painful.
Because the Land of Bliss is unconditioned, it is truly splendid.
All sentient beings of the nine levels of aptitude can attain and dwell in the state of non-retrogression, if they dedicate their merits and aspire to be reborn there.
They will become Avinivartaniya Bodhisattvas who are no longer reborn. There, not only are the new-born Bodhisattvas infinite in number ; but, the Bodhisattvas in the tenth stage or below cannot be counted.
The assembly of pure Bodhisattvas is as vast as the great sea and as many as the fine dusts in the Ganges River. Those who have the necessary karmic conditions will be included in the assembly upon arrival.
They will always see the Buddha while walking, standing, sitting, and lying down.
They will also utilize paranormal powers to deliver sentient beings, whether they are traveling or staying at home.
The six kinds of consciousness are naturally enlightened, totally free, and without any obstructions.
They don’t need to rely on the power resulting from meditative virtues. I urge all good advisors, who aspire to be reborn in the Land of Bliss, to concentrate their focus solely on the West.
The multitude should dedicate their merit and aspire to be reborn in the Pure Land. Let’s hold fragrant flowers in our hands and always make offerings to the Buddha.
19. 讚生皆不退偈
願往生 願往生
娑婆極苦非生處 極樂無為實是精
九品俱迴得不退 阿鞞跋致即無生
非直初生無限極 十地以下劫難窮
如此大海塵恆沙 有緣到者入其中
四種威儀常見佛 行來進止駕神通
六識縱橫自然悟 未藉思量一念功
普勸同生善知識 專心專注往西方
眾等迴心皆願往 手執香華常供養
Namo Amituofo!
