八大人覺經略解
西土聖賢集 後漢沙門 安世高 譯
皇明藕益釋 智旭 解
△大文為三。初總標。二別明。三結歎。今初。
為佛弟子。常於晝夜。至心誦念八大人覺。
不論在家出家。但是歸依於佛。即為佛之弟子。既為佛子。即應恒修此八種覺。言常於晝夜者。明其功無間斷。言至心者。明其親切真誠。言誦念者。明其文義淳熟。記憶不忘也。八大人覺。釋現結歎文中。
The Sutra on the Eight Realizations of the Great Beings (八大人覺經略解)
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The "Brief Explanation of the Sutra on the Eight Realizations of the Great Beings," a commentary by the late Ming dynasty eminent monk Zhixu, is one of the important exegetical works in Chinese Buddhism. This sutra was translated by An Shigao of the Later Han dynasty and expounds upon the eight core realizations in bodhisattva practice. Based on the Tiantai teachings and contemplation, Zhixu systematically interprets the sutra's concepts such as impermanence and non-self, having few desires and knowing contentment, and compassionately liberating sentient beings, guiding practitioners toward the bodhi path of transcending birth and death. This commentary, with its profound yet accessible principles, is revered as an essential text for the study and practice of both the Pure Land and Tiantai schools, holding a lofty position within the Buddhist doctrinal system.
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AI translation for reference only — not authoritative, not a statement of final truth. Awakening of the Dharma requires personal practice.