Amitabha Sutra Brief Commentary (阿彌陀經略注)

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Qing · by 續法錄註

16,569 · about 55 min

The "Brief Commentary on the Amitābha Sutra (Compiled and Annotated by Master Xufa)" by the eminent Qing dynasty monk Master Xufa is one of the important commentaries of the Pure Land school. Based on the doctrinal principles of the Tiantai school, this work provides a concise interpretation of the Amitābha Sutra translated by Kumārajīva, offering detailed explanations of the adornments of the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss and the practice of reciting the Buddha's name. Through structural analysis of the sutra and clarification of terminology, Master Xufa emphasizes the three essential provisions of faith, aspiration, and practice, guiding practitioners to seek rebirth in the Pure Land. This commentary is rigorous in its systematic approach and profound in its explanations, holding considerable authority among Pure Land texts. It provides essential theoretical foundations and practical guidance for those cultivating the Pure Land Dharma gate.