The Patriarchal Lineage of the Pure Land School - Master Shandao
善導大師
Master Honen exclusively practiced the Pure Land Path according to Master Shandao’s interpretations, and established the Pure Land School in Japan. Why didn’t he follow the teachings of the patriarchs of other schools?
It is because Master Shandao established the theology of the Pure Land School and realized Samadhi. That is why Master Honen had such high esteem and respect for him, and strictly adhered to his teachings.
法然上人雖然專修淨土,也在日本開創了淨土宗,但其他各宗的祖師也都有闡示淨土經論,為什麼法然上人不依據其他祖師,卻偏依善導大師呢?
這一方面是因為,善導大師是以淨土的思想來解釋淨土,另一方面是,善導大師是證得三昧的人,所以,法然上人就偏依善導大師,偏依就是獨尊。
Namo Amituofo!
