The 31 Verses Explaining the Amitabha Sutra from “In Praise of Dharma Practices” by Master Shandao
善導大師《法事讚》 轉《阿彌陀經》31偈語
24 A Verse about Affirmation by all of the Buddhas in the West
Wish to be reborn. Wish to be reborn.
There are as many Buddhas in the West as there are sands in the Ganges River. Each of them praises the Tathagata from his own country.
The Tathagata splits his body into hundreds and billions of forms during his life in Jambudvipa. This is truly rare!
Ordinary beings in the world of Five Kinds of Turbidity say that the Buddha was real. He realized the unconditioned realm after six years of ascetic practices.
He conquered demons, achieved Buddhahood, and shared the wonderful Dharma. All of his various kinds of expedient teachings have many levels of understanding.
He comprehensively advises sentient beings to return to the Pure Land. However, they need to think about it, hesitate, worry, and even doubt.
Now, I extend my tongue to affirm that the Land of Bliss in the West is a place we can rely on.
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 offer them to the Buddha.
24. 西方證誠相偈
願往生 願往生
西方諸佛如恆沙 各於本國讚如來
分身百億閻浮內 示現八相大稀奇
五濁凡夫將謂實 六年苦行證無為
降魔成道說妙法 種種方便不思議
普勸眾生歸淨土 前思卻慮更生疑
我今舒舌以為證 西方極樂必須依
眾等迴心皆願往 手執香華常供養
Namo Amituofo!
