August 2, 2023

Aug 2, 2023

A Verse sharing Compassionate Advice and Cautions quoted from “In Praise of the Rite of Rebirth” by Master Shandao

善導大師《往生禮讚》慈悲勸誡

I have been jealous for countless eons. My arrogance and caprice originate from my delusion.

The fires of hatred are poisonous, they burn my virtuous roots of wisdom and kindness.

After lifetimes of deep thought, today I am enlightened. With great vigor I set forth the mind of joyfulness.

歷劫以來懷嫉妒,我慢放逸由癡生,

恒以瞋恚毒害火,焚燒智慧慈善根。

今日思惟始惺悟,發大精進隨喜心。

Namo Amituofo!

July 26, 2023

Jul 26, 2023

A Verse sharing Compassionate Advice and Cautions - quoted from “In Praise of the Rite of Rebirth” by Master Shandao

善導大師《往生禮讚》慈悲勸誡

Ever since I received and accepted this body, it has committed the Ten Unwholesome Deeds that offend sentient beings.

I have no filial piety, slander the Three Jewels, committed the Five Gravest Transgressions and other non-virtuous deeds.

Because of all of these karmic offenses, I am a prisoner of my false and inverted thoughts.

I deserve to have the retribution of immeasurable suffering. I prostrate myself to the Buddha and repent, hoping my karmic offenses will be eradicated.

自從無始受身來,恆以十惡加眾生;

不孝父母謗三寶,造作五逆不善業。

以是眾罪因緣故,妄想顛倒生纏縛;

應受無量生死苦,頂禮懺悔願滅除。

Namo Amituofo!