Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teaching about Classification of Teachings – the Two Paths (of Importance and the Great Vow)
要弘二門判
“The manifested master in the Saha World” refers to Shakyamuni Buddha, who expounded the Path of Importance in the Pure Land teachings, at the request of Queen Vaidehi.
“The infinitely accomplished being in the Land of Peace and Joy” refers to Amitabha Buddha, who reveals the alternate Way, the Path of the Great Vow.
“Alternate ” means it is different from the general dogmas in Buddhism, such as the Eightfold Path, the Four Noble Truths, etc. The Great Vow is the 18th Vow of Amitabha, in which he promises to deliver sentient beings in the ten directions. This vow is extraordinary and all-embracing, which is why it is called the Great Vow.
「娑婆化主」是指釋迦牟尼佛,因韋提希夫人的請求,才開展出淨土法門裏面的所謂「要門」出來。
「安樂能人」是指阿彌陀佛,阿彌陀佛顯彰出「別義之弘願」。
「別義」是指它別於一般教理、一般因果、一般法門,故稱作別義;「弘願」即第十八願,為救度十方眾生,此願非常弘廣,所以叫做弘願。
Namo Amituofo!
