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At the time of this person's death, their mind will not be confused or inverted, and they will be able to be reborn in Amitabha Buddha's Land of Ultimate Bliss. This practice of holding the name of the Buddha, passed down through countless generations, is the wonderful Dharma personally proclaimed by the Buddha's golden mouth. An ancient master said, 'The principles of contemplation are subtle, and the minds of sentient beings are mixed and confused. Contemplation with a confused mind is difficult to achieve. The Great Sage, out of compassion, directly advises to single-mindedly hold the name.' This is because reciting the name is easy, and continuous recitation leads to rebirth. This elucidates the merit of holding the name of the Buddha, which is essential for rebirth in the Pure Land. If one holds the name and deeply understands the true nature of reality, then it has the same merit as wondrous contemplation, and rebirth in the highest grade is certain. The present Buddha's disciples, as mentioned in the previous chapter on repentance, the two vehicles of saints (Sravakas and Pratyekabuddhas), Bodhisattvas with perfect minds, and even those at the stage of near-perfect enlightenment, still need to repent. Since they all need to repent, shouldn't they all seek rebirth in the Pure Land? How much more so should those who are ordinary beings and in the stage of learning? I now, on behalf of all the disciples in the six realms present here, all single-mindedly recite the name of the Buddha, seeking rebirth in the Pure Land. May the Buddha be compassionate and especially extend grace and salvation.", "Universally Encouraging Recitation of the Buddha's Name for Rebirth in the Pure Land", "The Amitabha Sutra says, 'If a person recites the Buddha's name, at the time of death, they will surely be reborn in that land.' The Contemplation Sutra also says, 'Those who recite the Buddha's name and are reborn in that land, their lotus flowers are divided into nine grades.' It can be seen that this Dharma gate of reciting the Buddha's name, regardless of men or women, monks or laity, noble or humble, wise or foolish, as long as one is single-minded and unperturbed, according to the magnitude of their merit and practice, they can be reborn in the nine grades. Therefore, it is known that in this world, there is no one who is not suitable for reciting the Buddha's name. If a person is rich and enjoys ready-made blessings, it is good to recite the Buddha's name. If a person is poor and has few family burdens, it is good to recite the Buddha's name. If a person has sons and their ancestral sacrifices are ensured, it is good to recite the Buddha's name. If a person has no sons and is alone and free, it is good to recite the Buddha's name. If a person's sons are filial and they enjoy their support, it is good to recite the Buddha's name. If a person's sons are rebellious and they are spared from emotional attachments, it is good to recite the Buddha's name. If a person is without illness and takes advantage of their healthy body, it is good to recite the Buddha's name. If a person is ill and close to impermanence, it is good to recite the Buddha's name. If a person is old and has little time left, it is good to recite the Buddha's name. If a person is young and their mind is clear and sharp, it is good to recite the Buddha's name. If a person is in leisure and their mind is free from disturbances, it is good to recite the Buddha's name. If a person is busy and steals moments of leisure, it is good to recite the Buddha's name. If a person is a renunciate and free from worldly affairs, it is good to recite the Buddha's name. If a person is at home and knows that this is a burning house, it is good to recite the Buddha's name. If a person is intelligent and understands principles, it is good to recite the Buddha's name." ] } ``` -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 晓净土。正好念佛。若人愚鲁。别无所能。正好念佛。若人持律。律是佛制。正好念佛。若人看经。经是佛说。正好念佛。若人参禅。禅是佛心。正好念佛。若人悟道。悟须佛证。正好念佛。普劝诸人。火急念佛。九品往生。华开见佛。见佛闻法。究竟成佛。始知自心。本来是佛。 普劝念佛 夫学佛者。无论庄严形迹。止贵真实修行。在家居士。不必定要缁衣道巾。带发之人。自可常服念佛。不必定要敲鱼击鼓。好静之人。自可寂默念佛。不必定要成群做会。怕事之人。自可闭门念佛。不必定要入寺听经。识字之人。自可依教念佛。千里烧香。不如安坐家堂念佛。供奉邪师。不如孝顺父母念佛。广交魔友。不如独身清净念佛。寄库来生。不如见在作福念佛。许愿保禳。不如悔过自新念佛。习学外道文书。不如一字不识念佛。无知妄谈禅理。不如老实持戒念佛。希求妖鬼灵通。不如正信因果念佛。以要言之。端心灭恶。如是念佛。号曰善人。摄心除散。如是念佛。号曰贤人。悟心断惑。如是念佛。号曰圣人。 又 一劝极闲人念佛。婚嫁都毕。子孙克家。安闲无事。正好尽心。尽力念佛。每日念几千声。乃至几万。 一劝半忙闲人念佛。半了不了。或忙或闲。虽不极闲。亦可忙时治事。闲时念佛。每日念几百声。乃至几千。 一劝极忙人念佛。劝劳王事。奔波家业。虽无闲时。也须忙里偷闲念佛。每日晨朝十念。乃至日间。或念几百。 示阅藏要语 大藏经所诠者。不过戒定慧而已。然 ```json { "translations": [ "现代汉语译本", "明了净土的道理，正是念佛的好时候。如果有人愚笨迟钝，没有其他才能，正是念佛的好时候。如果有人严持戒律，戒律是佛陀制定的，正是念佛的好时候。如果有人阅读经典，经典是佛陀宣说的，正是念佛的好时候。如果有人参究禅定，禅定是佛陀的心印，正是念佛的好时候。如果有人领悟了真道，悟道还需要佛陀的印证，正是念佛的好时候。我普劝各位，赶紧念佛。往生西方极乐世界，九品莲花开放时就能见到佛陀。见到佛陀，听闻佛法，最终成就佛果。那时才知道自己的心，本来就是佛。", "普劝念佛", "学佛的人，无论外在的庄严形式如何，最重要的是真实的修行。在家的居士，不一定非要穿僧衣、戴道巾。带发修行的人，可以穿着平常的衣服念佛。不一定非要敲打木鱼、撞击法鼓，喜欢安静的人，可以寂静地念佛。不一定非要成群结队地做法会，怕麻烦的人，可以关起门来念佛。不一定非要到寺庙里听经，识字的人，可以依据经典教义念佛。千里迢迢去烧香，不如安坐在家里的佛堂念佛。供奉邪师外道，不如孝顺自己的父母念佛。广交妖魔鬼怪的朋友，不如独自清净地念佛。把希望寄托在来世，不如现在就做善事念佛。许愿祈求神灵保佑，不如忏悔自己的过错，改过自新地念佛。学习外道的书籍，不如一个字也不认识，老老实实地念佛。无知的人妄谈禅理，不如老老实实地持守戒律念佛。希望得到妖魔鬼怪的灵通，不如正信因果报应念佛。总而言之，端正心念，止息恶行，这样念佛，可以称作善人。收摄心神，去除散乱，这样念佛，可以称作贤人。觉悟本心，断除迷惑，这样念佛，可以称作圣人。", "又说：", "第一劝告非常清闲的人念佛。婚嫁都已经完毕，子孙能够继承家业，安闲无事，正是应该尽心尽力地念佛。每天念几千声，甚至几万声。", "第二劝告半忙半闲的人念佛。事情半了未了，或者忙碌或者清闲。虽然不是非常清闲，也可以忙的时候处理事务，闲的时候念佛。每天念几百声，甚至几千声。", "第三劝告非常忙碌的人念佛。为了国家大事而奔波，为了家庭生计而操劳。虽然没有空闲的时间，也必须在忙碌中抽出空闲来念佛。每天早晨做十念法，甚至白天，或者念几百声。", "开示阅读大藏经的要点", "大藏经所诠释的内容，不过是戒、定、慧三学而已。然而" ], "english_translations": [ "English version", "Understanding the Pure Land is the perfect time to recite the Buddha's name. If someone is foolish and lacks other abilities, it is the perfect time to recite the Buddha's name. If someone upholds the precepts, which are established by the Buddha, it is the perfect time to recite the Buddha's name. If someone reads the sutras, which are spoken by the Buddha, it is the perfect time to recite the Buddha's name. If someone practices Chan (Zen) meditation (Dhyana), which is the Buddha's mind, it is the perfect time to recite the Buddha's name. If someone realizes the Tao (the Way), which needs the Buddha's confirmation, it is the perfect time to recite the Buddha's name. I universally exhort everyone to urgently recite the Buddha's name. Rebirth in the Western Pure Land, seeing the Buddha when the lotus flower blooms. Seeing the Buddha and hearing the Dharma (Buddha's teachings), ultimately attaining Buddhahood. Then one will realize that one's own mind is originally the Buddha.", "Universal Exhortation to Recite the Buddha's Name", "Those who study Buddhism, regardless of their external adornments, should value true practice. Lay practitioners do not necessarily need to wear monastic robes and caps. Those with hair can recite the Buddha's name in ordinary clothes. It is not necessary to strike the wooden fish and beat the drums. Those who prefer quiet can recite the Buddha's name silently. It is not necessary to gather in groups for ceremonies. Those who are afraid of trouble can recite the Buddha's name behind closed doors. It is not necessary to go to temples to listen to the sutras. Those who are literate can recite the Buddha's name according to the teachings of the sutras. Burning incense from thousands of miles away is not as good as sitting quietly in your home shrine and reciting the Buddha's name. Making offerings to heretical teachers is not as good as being filial to your parents and reciting the Buddha's name. Making many demonic friends is not as good as reciting the Buddha's name alone in purity. Entrusting hopes to the next life is not as good as doing good deeds in the present and reciting the Buddha's name. Making vows for protection is not as good as repenting of your mistakes and renewing yourself by reciting the Buddha's name. Studying heretical texts is not as good as reciting the Buddha's name even if you are illiterate. Ignorant people talking nonsense about Chan (Zen) principles is not as good as honestly upholding the precepts and reciting the Buddha's name. Hoping for supernatural powers from demons and ghosts is not as good as having right faith in cause and effect and reciting the Buddha's name. In short, rectifying your mind and eliminating evil is called a good person. Gathering your mind and removing distractions is called a virtuous person. Awakening your mind and cutting off delusions is called a sage.", "Furthermore:", "First, I exhort those who are very idle to recite the Buddha's name. Marriage is completed, and children are able to manage the family. Being idle and having nothing to do, it is the perfect time to wholeheartedly recite the Buddha's name. Recite several thousand times, or even tens of thousands of times, every day.", "Second, I exhort those who are semi-busy to recite the Buddha's name. Things are half-finished, sometimes busy and sometimes idle. Although not very idle, you can manage affairs when busy and recite the Buddha's name when idle. Recite several hundred times, or even several thousand times, every day.", "Third, I exhort those who are very busy to recite the Buddha's name. Being busy with state affairs and toiling for family business, although there is no free time, you must steal time from busyness to recite the Buddha's name. Do the Ten Recitations every morning, or even during the day, recite several hundred times.", "Instructions on Reading the Key Points of the Tripitaka (Great Treasury of Sutras)", "What the Tripitaka explains is nothing more than the Three Learnings of Sila (precepts), Dhyana (meditation), and Prajna (wisdom).