Q and A about Practicing Amitabha-Recitation
Part Three - - Amitabha-Recitation Near the End-of-Life
念佛實用問答(3) - 臨終助念
Answer to Q76 : (continued)
The warm yet dignified atmosphere created by the recitation of Namo Amitabha Buddha, not only brings comfort to the dying person; but, also helps ease the sorrow of separation felt by family members. More importantly, it nurtures their wholesome Dharma roots and strengthens their faith. Thus, it guides them to aspire for birth in the Pure Land, through the exclusive recitation of Namo Amitabha Buddha.
Quite a number of people have come to believe in Buddhism and practice Buddha-recitation; after being deeply moved by the benefits of the Dharma, when fellow lotus friends came to recite for their deceased family members.
For the lotus friends who participate in assisted recitation, it is likewise a valuable opportunity to offer compassion and loving care, while experiencing firsthand the
truth of impermanence. They will also witness Amitabha Buddha’s great compassionate deliverance in action, and deepen their appreciation of the Buddha’s grace.
76問：
續答：溫情而莊嚴的念佛，不僅對臨終人是安慰，實際上更能免除家眷離別的 悲傷，增長他們的佛法善根及信心，引導他們也嚮往淨土、念佛往生。有不少 人就是因為有蓮友來為他們的家人念佛，受到佛法利益的感動而信佛念佛 的。
對於來參加助念的蓮友來說，也是一次奉獻愛心、體驗無常、現場觀摩阿彌 陀佛大慈救度、感受佛恩的好機會。
Namo Amituofo!
