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
27. A Verse about Affirmation by all Buddhas in the Zenith
Wish to be reborn. Wish to be reborn.
There are as many Buddhas in the Zenith, as there are grains of sand in the Ganges River. They all extend their tongues to affirm this teaching, for the sake of ordinary beings in the Land of Saha.
Among those who commit the Ten Unwholesome Deeds and the Five Gravest Offenses, most are suspicious of and slander the Dharma. They believe in deviant views, serve ghosts, and are close to devas and demons.
They regard false thoughts as blessings, and have even more calamitous obstructions and tragedies in return. They may be bedridden for years. Their eyes and ears may be damaged, and their legs and hands may be broken.
These are some of the retributions for worshiping demons. Why don’t they recite Amitabha’s Name and never forsake it? The power of Amitabha’s vow is equal for all.
It enables sentient beings to dedicate their recitations to rebirth, and hold their own fragrant flowers in their hands. They will be transported to the Land of Bliss within one thought, and live in a state of peace with no setbacks.
The multitude should dedicate their merits and aspire to be reborn in the Pure Land. Let’s hold fragrant flowers in our hands and always offer them to the Buddha.
上方證誠相偈
願往生 願往生
上方諸佛如恆沙 還舒舌相為娑婆
十惡五逆多疑謗 信邪事鬼餒神魔
妄想求恩謂有福 災障禍橫轉彌多
連年臥病於床枕 聾盲腳折手攣橛
承事神明得此報 如何不捨念彌陀
彌陀願力皆平等 但使迴心華自捧
一念逍遙快樂國 畢竟常安無退動
眾等迴心願生彼 手執香華常供養
Namo Amituofo!
