Basic Knowledge in the Pure Land Teaching
淨土小常識
145 The Relationship between Amitabha’s Name and his Body (continued)
9. Master Shinran said, “This practice is called the Great Practice because: it encompasses all virtuous Dharmas, and is speedy, and complete. It contains True Suchness and Real Mark in One Vehicle, like an ocean with treasures of merits and virtues.”
10. Master Fawei said, “All Buddhas’ names are given to their virtues. So, reciting their names is the same as receiving their virtues. Virtues eradicate karmic offenses and result in blessings, just as the Name does.”
11. Master Yuanzhao said, “Not to mention Amitabha who receives sentient beings who recite his Name. Those who hear or recite the Name will absorb the sacred virtues into their consciousness, and nurture the seed of Buddhahood forever. Thus, all heavy karmic offenses accumulated during many eons will be cleared immediately, and the unsurpassed Bodhi will be realized.
(to be continued tomorrow)
145 彌陀名體之關係 (續)
九、親鸞上人《教行信證》言:此行即是攝諸善法,具諸德本,極速圓滿,真如一實,功德寶海,故名大
行。
十、法位大師《大經義疏》言:諸佛皆德施名,稱名即稱德,德能滅罪生福,名亦如是。
十一、元照律師《彌陀經義》言:況我彌陀,以名接物,是以耳聞口誦,無邊聖德,攬入識心,永為佛種,頓除億劫重罪,獲證無上菩提。
Namo Amituofo!
