Discussion on Excerpts from the Scriptures of the Pure Land School
淨土宗精要法語討論
The 18th Vow in the Infinite Life Sutra (continued)
2. Question: Some people ask , “How can a person be reborn through mere Amitabha-recitation?”
Answer: The fundamental principle of rebirth is clearly explained in the 18th Vow. Amitabha-recitation is a primary cause of rebirth, stipulated in the agreement between sentient beings and Amitabha Buddha, who made this oath while in his causal ground.
(to be continued tomorrow)
《無量壽經》第十八願 (續)
2. 問:有人說,「光念佛怎麼能往生?」
答:第十八願說明往生的根本原理,念佛是阿彌陀佛因地誓願與眾生約定的往生正因,《阿彌陀經》也單提念佛,未言及其他行法。
Namo Amituofo!
