Common Knowledge in Pure Land Teaching
淨土小常識
The Six-Character Name Is Like a Mani Pearl (continued)
There are two kinds of pearls, one in the celestial realm and one in the human realm. The former is replete with celestial blessings and its virtues are pristine and rich. The latter is thin and shallow, and its blessings and virtues are not as complete. The houses and boxes, in which the jeweled pearls are placed, contain an awesome energy. It is very similar to the effect of Prajna (wisdom).
A wish bestowing pearl can provide householders with wealth and happiness, and satisfy all of their needs. Prajna (wisdom) can bestow upon monastics the joy of emancipation in the Three Vehicles, to enable them to satisfy their vows as they wish. Wherever the jeweled pearls are placed, there will be no disturbances by demons and ghosts. It is similar to Prajna that is responsive to the minds of practitioners.It protects them from ghosts and demons who seek to destroy their Bodhi Minds and lives of wisdom.
(to be continued tomorrow 2/5)
六字名號如摩尼寶珠
寶珠有兩種：有天上如意寶，有人間如意寶。因為諸天福德淳厚，珠德具足；人間福德微薄，珠德不具足。而且寶珠放在房舍、箱子中，置放的地方也有威德。般若智慧也具有這樣的功德。
如意寶珠，能賜予在家人今世富樂，隨意所求都能如意；般若智慧，能賜予出家求道人三乘解脫樂，隨意所願悉得滿足。在置放如意寶珠的地方，鬼神之類無機可乘；般若智慧也是這樣，修行人的心與之相應，惡邪、惡鬼不能入其心中，毀壞修行人的道心、奪取他的慧命。
Namo Amituofo!
