Always Be Mindful of the Buddha (時時好念佛)

About 時時好念佛

Qing · by 果能述

4,921 · about 16 min

"Always Mindful of Buddha Recitation" was composed by the Qing Dynasty monk Master Guoneng and serves as an important practice guide for the Pure Land school. Compiled during the widespread dissemination of the Pure Land teachings in the Qing Dynasty, it emphasizes the simplicity and profound benefits of reciting the Buddha's name, urging devotees to single-mindedly chant the name of Amitābha Buddha in all activities—walking, standing, sitting, and lying down—with the aspiration to be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. The content closely focuses on the practice of Buddha recitation, integrating the core teachings of Pure Land scriptures, and is expressed in plain, sincere language, making it accessible and practicable for ordinary believers. Within Buddhism, this work is regarded as an essential popular text for Pure Land practice, embodying the characteristic "Easy Path" of the Pure Land tradition, and has had a profound influence in promoting the spread of Buddha recitation practice among the general populace.