A Discussion on Excerpts from the Scriptures of the Pure Land School
淨土宗精要法語討論
03. The Verse about the Accomplishment of the 18th Vow (continued)
03.2 Question: Literally, the 18th Vow mentions “aspiration”, but not faith and practice. However, shouldn’t the description of the 18th Vow include the meaning of faith, aspiration and practice?
Answer: “Because of the power of the Buddha’s Fundamental Vow, any one who wishes to be reborn upon hearing the Name” - mentions the state of the mind; but, not the form of upholding practice. However, faith, aspiration and practice are one entity. Thus, those who have faith must commence the practice. For simplicity, it does not mention practice in this case.
03.《無量壽經》 第十八願成就偈 (續)
03.2 問:第十八願從字面上看只說到了願,沒有說到信和行,對第十八願的意表述,信願行必須缺一不可嗎?
答:「其佛本願力,聞名欲往生」,只說心相,未說行持,然信願行一體,安心必能起行,只是略而未說。
Namo Amituofo!
