The purpose of Buddhism｜By Master Huijing
Channel: 淨土宗澳洲 Pure Land Buddhism Australia
Date: 01/04/2021

The purpose of Buddhism

By Master Huijing

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What is the purpose of Buddhism? 

To put it briefly
although Buddhism has very profound 
philosophy and contains the knowledge of the world
Buddhism also associates with great compassion
Mercy and embraces various charitable acts
However these are only part of Buddhism
not the purpose of Buddhism 
Therefore regardless of how much we talk about the mystery
or how many good deeds we have already done
it isn't a truly complete Buddhism 
if we ignore the importance 
and the way to end the cycle of birth and death 
that is to get rid of all sufferings 
and obtain eternal happiness

Although as ordinary people we possess Buddha nature
but this nature is buried by defilements and karma
no matter how much we rely on self-practice
our Buddha nature could never be fully awakened

Buddhist schools in the general path 
talk about the truth theory (Tathatā) or Buddha nature
and emphasize on self-strength and cultivation 
to achieve enlightenment in the present life
But this is not the case with the Pristine Pure Land school
In this school we rely on the power of Amitabha 
to achieve rebirth in Pure Land 
and ultimately to attain Buddhahood.

Thank you 
Namo Amitabha Buddha 


🙏【第十八願】
設我得佛，十方眾生，至心信樂，欲生我國，乃至十念，若不生者，不取正覺。唯除五逆，誹謗正法。


🙏【The 18th Vow of Amitabha Buddha】

If, when I achieve Buddhahood, 
Sentient beings of the ten directions 
Who sincerely and joyfully entrust themselves to me, 
Wish to be reborn in my land and recite my name, 
Even ten times, should fail to be born there, 
May I not attain perfect enlightenment. 
Excepted are those who commit the five gravest transgressions 
or slander the correct Dharma.


🙏【善導大師四十八字釋】

若我成佛，十方眾生，稱我名號，下至十聲，若不生者，不取正覺；
彼佛今現，在世成佛，當知本誓，重願不虛，眾生稱念，必得往生。

🙏【Master Shandao‘s 48-word Explanation of the 18th Vow】

If, when I achieve Buddhahood, 
Sentient beings of the ten directions 
Who wish to be reborn in my land and recite my name, even ten times, 
should fail to be born there 
Relying on the power of my Vow, 
May I not attain perfect enlightenment.

Today Amitabha is before us, 
Having achieved Buddhahood. 
We should know that his Fundamental Vow 
Has been unequivocally fulfilled. 
If sentient beings recite his name, 
They will certainly be reborn 
In the Land of Bliss.



🙏【淨土宗特色】

本願稱名，凡夫入報， 
平生業成，現生不退。

🙏【Characteristics】

Recitation of Amitabha‘s name, relying on his Fundamental Vow (the 18th)
Rebirth of ordinary beings in the Pure Land‘s Realm of Rewards
Rebirth assured in the present lifetime
Non-retrogression achieved in this lifetime


🙏【淨土宗宗旨】

信受彌陀救度，專稱彌陀佛名； 
願生彌陀淨土，廣度十方眾生。

🙏【Guiding Principles】

Faith in, and acceptance of, Amitabha‘s deliverance
Single-minded recitation of Amitabha‘s name
Aspiration to rebirth in Amitabha‘s Pure Land
Comprehensive deliverance of all sentient beings

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