Q and A about Practicing Amitabha-Recitation
Part Three - Assisted-Recitation near the End-of-Life
第三部分 有關臨終助念
Question 41: Why do some people still hold on to life even after a long period of assisted or supportive recitation and guidance at their bedside?
A: There are two possible reasons: either their lifespan has not yet reached its end, or they have unresolved concerns.
If their lifespan has not yet ended, those offering supportive recitation and guidance should not be too anxious. They can slow down the pace to avoid adding pressure to the dying person.
If there are unresolved concerns, it is important to understand what they are and help resolve them as soon as possible.
If there are outstanding debts, the family can reassure them by saying: "We are aware of all the debts and will take care of them. You can leave in peace."
If they are worried about their children, say: "We will take good care of them and support them. Please rest assured."
If they are holding onto resentment, say: "So-and-so deeply regrets what happened. You are about to go to the Pure Land and attain Buddhahood—please forgive them."
If you can address their concerns directly, you will see an immediate and noticeable effect.
41問：為什麼有的人經過很長時間的開示助念，還是斷不了氣？
答：要麼是他的壽辰還未到，要麼是他心事未了。若是壽辰未到，前來助念 的人就不要急，可以放緩一緩，以免增加臨終人的負擔。若是心事未了，就 要瞭解是何事，幫他儘快了卻。如有帳務未了，就可以讓他的眷屬說：「所有 帳務，我們都清楚，自會了結的，您就放心走吧。」
如有兒女牽掛，放捨不了，就說：「我們一定會好好扶養他，幫助他，請你 放心。」如有怨恨難平，就說：「某某現在也很後悔，您就要去淨土成佛了，就原諒他吧。」如能切中他的心事，立即就會有明顯的效果。
Namo Amituofo!
