August 30 2019

Aug 30, 2019

Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about Faith in Pure Land Buddhism

淨土信仰

Though they are Pure Land teachings, a teaching WITH the connotation of Amitabha’s Fundamental Vow and other those teachings WITHOUT are not the same!

If pure lands are interpreted by those on the Sacred Path, they are not pristine Pure Land (Amitabha’s Land of Bliss). Moreover, with respect to the general concepts of pure lands, Pure Land teachings are not the same as the teaching of Amitabha’s deliverance through his Fundamental Vow.

So, the Pure Land (Amitabha’s Land of Bliss) interpreted by those on the Sacred Path is distorted and misled. Similarly, the Pure Land teaching in our School interpreted by the general concepts of pure lands is also distorted and misled.

同樣是淨土法門,有彌陀本願的內涵跟沒有彌陀本願的內涵是不一樣的。

如果以聖道門來解釋淨土, 那就不是純粹的淨土了。進一步,在一般的淨土理念當中,淨土法門也不是彌陀本願救度的法門。

所以, 一般聖道門看淨土, 會對淨土有曲解、有誤會。同樣的,以一般的淨土理念來看我們這個法門,也會對我們這個法門有曲解、有誤會。

Namo Amituofo!

August 29 2019

Aug 29, 2019

Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about the Attributes of the Pure Land School: Worldly Truths

淨土宗宗風俗諦

As Buddhists, we are thankful to repay other people’s grace through practicing virtues. However, we should know that this is our responsibility and does not count as a dedication toward rebirth, or the adornment of the Buddha-land.

We should understand that the Land of Bliss, accomplished by Amitabha Buddha for us, is already perfect and complete. It does not need any additional adornment.

做為一個佛教徒,因為知恩、受恩,所以要感恩、報恩,行種種的善事功德; 然而,這是我們應盡的本份,不是以這個來迴向往生,或以之「莊嚴佛淨土」。

我們要了解阿彌陀佛為我們完成的極樂世界已經非常的圓滿、週到,沒有缺少什麼。

Namo Amituofo!

August 28 2019

Aug 28, 2019

A quote from Master Shandao’s Chapter on the Profound Meaning in the Commentary on the Contemplation Sutra:

善導大師語錄 - 《觀經疏》〈玄義分〉

Because he hasn’t previously encountered virtuous circumstances in his life, he is “welcomed” by the fires of hell. However, if he encounters virtuous circumstances near the end-of-life, he is welcomed by Amitabha, the transformed Buddha. This is all because of the power of Amitabha’s vows.

初不遇善,獄火來迎;後逢善故,化佛來迎。 斯乃皆是彌陀願力故也。

Namo Amituofo!

August 27 2019

Aug 27, 2019

Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about the Contemplation Sutra

《佛說觀無量壽經》

“The ten-time recitation” mentioned in the Contemplation Sutra signifies the accomplishment of the karma for rebirth in the Land of Bliss. That is to say, by simple Amitabha-recitation, the karma of assured rebirth is already accomplished. There is no need to count by number, saying that “I have recited ten times” or thinking that “I can be reborn if I recite ten times, and fail to be reborn if I just recite nine times.”

How can a dying person know how to count ten during recitation? A dying person just knows reciting with singleness of mind, especially those of the lowest level in the low tier, who suffer hell fire severely. How can these people have the spare time to count the number of recitations? So, it is said, “The ten-time recitation” mentioned in the Sutra, explains that the karma of rebirth is already accomplished.”

也就是說,只要念佛,往生的業因就已經成就,倒也不用去計數目,知道已經念了十句,或認為念十句可以往生,念九句就不能往生,倒也不一定這樣。尤其是臨命終的人,他哪裏曉得念幾句呢?

臨命終的人,他只有一心念佛,尤其是下品下生的人,受地獄之火的苦逼,怎麼可能還會有閒暇來數念佛的數目呢?所以說:「經言十念者,明業事成辦耳。」

Namo Amituofo!

August 26 2019

Aug 26, 2019

Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about Deep Belief in Cause and Effect

深信因果

The most fundamental teaching in Buddhism is “cause and effect”? What is “cause and effect”? Good rewards for good deeds, and bad retributions for bad deeds. If we practice good virtues, we will be happy as a reward. If we do evil, we will suffer in retribution. Simply speaking, it is good and bad causes creating positive and negative effects.

Moreover, these effects under causal conditions are not just applicable to this lifetime; but, also extend through all periods in the past, present, and future.

Expressed in complete terms, these are known as “the causes and effects in thethree periods of time.” We believe that good causes create good effects and bad causes create bad effects. These actions encompass past, present, and future. We also believe in reincarnation within the Six Realms. All of these teachings were given by Shakyamuni Buddha. As Buddhist disciples, we believe the Buddha’s teachings. Those who do not accept these teachings are not considered Buddhist disciples.

佛教最基本的教法就是「因果」,什麼因果呢?就是善有善報,惡有惡報,行善將來得到樂的果報,行惡將來得到苦的果報,簡而言之,就是善惡報應的因果。

而且這個因緣果報不只是今生今世而已,是貫通過去、現在以及未來的,完整的講,就是三世因果。相信善惡報應、三世因果、六道輪迴,就是相信佛教,沒有這樣的相信就不是佛教信徒了。

Namo Amituofo!

August 25 2019

Aug 25, 2019

Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about Taking Refuge in Amitabha

皈命彌陀

“Namo Amituofo” is an entity of “aptitude” and “teaching”, like a bird with two heads, or one body with two lives. They exist in a mutually dependent relationship.

機法一體之南無阿彌陀佛,如共命鳥,兩命一體,互相依存。

Namo Amituofo!

August 24 2019

Aug 24, 2019

Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about Faith in Pure Land Buddhism

淨土信仰

Regarding faith, aspiration and practice, faith should consist of believing that Amitabha Buddha is infinite in life and infinite in light, and he can deliver anysentient being in any period of time. We shouldn’t add or mix this with any merits attained through self-power practices dedicated for rebirth. We should wholly and pristinely accept Amitabha’s deliverance, as it is a “pure other-power” teaching. If we mix it with any other ideas or comments , it is known as “the teaching of dual-power of “self” and “other”.

信願行的「信」,應該這樣信──阿彌陀佛是無量壽、無量光,能救度任何時代的任何眾生,而不應摻雜含有自力的、修功行來迴向的成分。完全純粹接受阿彌陀佛的救度,是「純他力」的法門,如果還摻雜自己的意見在裏面,叫「自他二力」。

Namo Amituofo!