啟信雜說
鹿城周安士思仁輯
以淨土之說。勸大智慧人。化導甚易。因其宿福深厚。根器不凡也。以淨土之說。勸愚夫愚婦化導亦易。因其𮌎無成見。如甘之可以受和。白之可以受采也。獨是以其說告之吾輩讀書人。却甚不易。由其先有一種陳腐之執。牢結於𮌎。故雖有至道。而不欲聞。雖有良言。而不欲聽也。爰集指迷歸信之言。可與淨土相發明者。摘錄數條。以當法喜。名為啟信雜說。
Inspiring Faith Through Diverse Teachings (啟信雜說)
About 啟信雜說
Qing · by 周思仁輯
7,394 · about 25 min
"Essays on Inspiring Faith" was compiled by the lay Buddhist Zhou Siren during the Qing Dynasty, completed against the backdrop of a revival in lay Buddhism. This work gathers letters, teachings, and miscellaneous discourses from eminent monks, great masters, and lay practitioners across generations concerning the Pure Land method. Its core content revolves around the practices of Pure Land faith, the principles of cause and effect, and the aspiration for rebirth in the Pure Land, aiming to inspire confidence in the Pure Land teachings among people. As an important popular text of the Pure Land school during the Qing Dynasty, it is written in accessible language with clear and thorough explanations, widely circulated among the populace. It exerted a profound influence on promoting the spread of Pure Land thought and the development of lay Buddhism, serving as a significant document for understanding the practice of Pure Land faith in the Qing Dynasty.
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AI translation for reference only — not authoritative, not a statement of final truth. Awakening of the Dharma requires personal practice.