Pure Land Dharma Talks / Episode 206

Episode 206淨土宗法門非常微妙

Pure Land Buddhism is very special

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Pure Land Buddhism is very special

淨土宗法門非常微妙 - 第206集

淨土宗說,「發菩提心,一向專念」,決定往生極樂世界。《菩提心論》裡頭也有這麼幾句話,「此菩提心能包藏一切諸佛功德法故」。這一句是真的,菩提心不是物質現象,我們五根緣不到。五根是眼耳鼻舌身,緣不到。

According to Pure Land Buddhism, one will certainly attain rebirth in the Land of Ultimate Bliss if one develops the bodhi mind and single-mindedly concentrates on chanting (Amitabha Buddha’s name). There are also these words in the Treatise of the Bodhi Mind, “This bodhi mind can contain the merits of all buddhas” -- this is true. The bodhi mind is not a physical phenomenon, so it cannot be apprehended by the five sense organs (i.e., the eyes, ears, nose, tongue and body).

這是物質,物質只能夠緣色相,能夠緣色聲香味觸,這能緣。法裡面有一分物質,有一分非物質,像佛法、菩提心法,這個非物質,但是這就是講的自性。自性不是物質,這裡面包藏一切諸佛功德法。惠能大師告訴我們,他說,「何期自性,本自具足」。具足什麼?

These sense organs are physical phenomena, so they can only apprehend the objects of form, sound, scent, taste and touch. One part of the phenomena is physical and another part is non-physical. Buddhism and bodhi mind are non-physical. Bodhi mind, which is the true nature, contains the merits of all buddhas. Great Master Hui Neng told us, “Who would have thought that the true nature is originally complete in itself!” What is the true nature complete with?

具足一切諸佛功德法,具足一切諸佛功德智慧。功德法裡頭包含智慧、德能、相好,沒有一樣不包括在其中,所以真正發菩提心就是萬法具足。發了這個心如何證得?淨土宗法門非常微妙,一心專念阿彌陀佛,往生極樂世界,你就得到,就證得。

It is complete with the merits of all buddhas which include wisdom, virtuous abilities, and fine appearance; nothing is not included in it. That’s why one who truly develops the bodhi mind is replete with everything. How can you obtain these merits after you develop the bodhi mind? Pure Land Buddhism is very special because you will obtain the merits when you single-mindedly concentrate on chanting Amitabha Buddha’s name and are reborn in the Land of Ultimate Bliss.

不但證得,而且可以說是圓滿的證得,這是得力阿彌陀佛本願威神加持。我們沒有用長時間去修行,到極樂世界就證得。

Not only will you obtain the merits, but it can be said that your obtainment is perfect. This is owing to the awe-inspiring majestic support of Amitabha Buddha’s original vows. Without spending a long time to cultivate, we will obtain these merits once we reach the Land of Ultimate Bliss.