念佛去执 林钰堂 端倪微妙覆藏深，装扮百千难辨认； 跋 我执发端太过微妙，且为习性、知见等所深深重重覆藏。至于我执之表现，更是千变万化，难以确认。修行人虽知当去我执，实难以捉摸，又当如何对治？在我执未净尽之前，一切思念难保纯粹，又何从对治？念佛之法，重点是在将心专注于佛号上，渐渐修达净念相继，佛号在心中不断持续，而不计及任何其他念头。日久功深，我执不受注意而自然枯萎、消逝。明白上述道理，方知念佛一法之奥妙。 一九九九年四月二十日
Release Grasping through Chanting Amitabha Yutang Lin Origins are too subtle while buried too deep; Comment: The origins of self-centeredness is too subtle, and buried hidden under layers over layers of habits and prejudices. As to the enacting of self-centeredness is even more dramatic and full of varieties beyond recognition. A Buddhist practitioner certainly understands that it is a must to get rid of self-centered graspings; however, in view of its evasive nature, how should it be treated? Prior to eradication of self-centeredness all thoughts are hardly free from the pollution of self-imposed limitations, how could antidotal actions be undertaken? The practice of chanting the holy name of Amitabha Buddha emphasizes concentrating one's mind on "Amitabha" by repeating it over and over again until it becomes a habit that automatically repeats itself. In this way, all other thoughts that are polluted by self would become neglected and fade away. Understanding the above reasons behind this practice would enable one to appreciate the wonderful purification benefits and effects of this practice. Written in Chinese: April 20, 1999 [Home][Back to list][Release Grasping through Chanting Amitabha] |
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