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 Three States of Mind are divided into two categories, one is the Three States Mind on the Path of Importance, and the other is the Three States of Mind on the Path of the Great Vow.
On the Path of Importance, the Three States of Mind consist of - meditative virtues and non-meditative virtues. A person dedicates the merit and virtues attained through these two kinds of practices and aspires to be reborn. These are known as the “Three States of Mind in the context of self-power.”
On the Path of the Great Vow, the Three States of Mind rely upon the power of Amitabha Buddha’s great vow and karma. These are known as “the Three States of Mind in the context of other-power.”
(to be continued tomorrow)
三心有「要門三心」與「弘願三心」之別。
要門之定善三心及散善三心是「迴斯二行求願往生」的「自力三心」。
弘願三心是「乘阿彌陀佛大願業力」的「他力三心」。
Namo Amituofo!
