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
30. A Verse to Reveal the Original Intent of Shakyamuni Buddha
Wish to be reborn. Wish to be reborn.
The Tathagata appears in the world of Five Kinds of Turbidity, and uses various expedient means to teach all ordinary beings according to their circumstances.
He sometimes offers extensive teachings in order to deliver them. At other times he gives them a precise interpretation of those teachings; so, they may realize the three kinds of paranormal powers.
He sometimes teaches about wisdom and compassion, in order to eradicate our obstructions. At other times he teaches sitting meditation, for us to perceive and contemplate.
All of the teachings can lead us to emancipation; however, none of them is better than the teaching of rebirth in the West through Amitabha-recitation.
For one’s whole life at maximum, or just three to ten times at minimum, so that Amitabha Buddha appears, and welcomes us as we near death.
This occurs simply because Amitabha’s vows are so powerful and all encompassing, that they enable ordinary beings to attain rebirth immediately through Amitabha-recitation.
The multitude unanimously admires Amitabha and aspires to be reborn. Let’s hold fragrant flowers in our hands and always offer them to the Buddha.
顯釋尊本懷偈
願往生 願往生
如來出現於五濁 隨宜方便化群萌
或說多聞而得度 或說少解證三明
或教福慧雙除障 或教禪念坐思量
種種法門皆解脫 無過念佛往西方
上盡一形至十念 三念五念佛來迎
直為彌陀弘誓重 致使凡夫念即生
眾等迴心皆願往 手執香華常供養
Namo Amituofo!
