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title: "雲棲淨土彙語 · 水陸會中普示持名念佛三昧"
description: "雲棲淨土彙語由清代虞執西和嚴培西共同錄編，成書於淨土宗興盛的清初時期。該書輯錄了蓮池大師（雲棲祩宏）的淨土法門開示、語錄及修行要義，集中闡述念佛往生、淨業三福等核心思想。作為淨土宗重要典籍，它系統傳承了雲棲大師的淨土教法，對清代淨土信仰的普及與實踐產生了深遠影響，是研究中國佛教淨土宗思想和修行的重要文獻。"
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### 水陸會中普示持名念佛三昧

> Universal Dharma Assembly: General Instruction on Name-Reciting Buddha Mindfulness Samadhi

竊惟淨土之為教也。肇始於釋迦世尊。闡揚於歷代聖賢。於是以念佛一門。而分四種。曰持名念佛。曰觀像念佛。曰觀想念佛。曰實相念佛。雖有四種之殊。究竟歸乎實相而已。又以前三約之為二。一為觀想。一為持名。觀想則十六觀經。言之詳矣。此論持名。則阿彌陀經云。聞說阿彌陀佛。執持名號。若一日。二日。乃至七日。一心不亂。其人臨命終時。阿彌陀佛。與諸聖眾現在其前。是人終時。心不顛倒。即得往生阿彌陀佛極樂國土。此萬世持名念佛。從出之大原。乃金口所親宣之妙法也。古德云。觀法理微。眾生心雜。雜心修觀。觀想難成。大聖悲憐。直勸專持名號。良由稱名易故。相續即生。此闡揚持名念佛之功。最為往生淨土之要。若其持名。深達實相。則與妙觀同功。上上品生當不疑矣。現前諸佛子。如前懺悔門中。二乘聖人。圓心大士。乃至等覺。尚須懺悔。既彼均當懺悔。豈不咸應往生。而況位在凡夫。生居學地者乎。我今奉為六道現前諸弟子等。皆同一心稱佛名號。求生淨土。願佛慈悲。特垂攝濟。

> I consider that the Pure Land teachings originated with Shakyamuni Buddha and were elucidated by successive generations of saints and sages. Thus, the practice of reciting the Buddha’s name is divided into four methods: recitation of the name, contemplation of an image, visualization of the Buddha, and the realization of ultimate Reality. Although there are these four distinctions, they ultimately all return to the realization of ultimate Reality alone. Furthermore, the first three can be summarized into two: visualization and recitation of the name. Regarding visualization, the \*Sutra on the Visualization of the Buddha of Measureless Life\* explains it in detail. As for recitation of the name, the \*Amitabha Sūtra\* states: “Having heard of Amitabha Buddha, firmly hold his name. For one day, two days, up to seven days, with an undisturbed mind. At the time of death, Amitabha Buddha and the holy multitude will appear before them. That person, at the end, will have a mind without confusion and will be reborn in the Land of Ultimate Bliss of Amitabha Buddha.” This is the original source of reciting the Buddha’s name for ten thousand generations—the wondrous teaching personally proclaimed by the Golden Mouth. An ancient master said: “The principles of visualization are subtle, while the minds of beings are scattered. With a scattered mind cultivating visualization, it is difficult to achieve. The great sage, compassionate and merciful, directly urges people to exclusively hold the name. Because the name is easy to recite, continuous recitation leads to rebirth.” This explains the merit of reciting the Buddha’s name as the most crucial factor for rebirth in the Pure Land. If one, while reciting the name, deeply penetrates ultimate Reality, then their achievement equals that of wondrous visualization, and they can be reborn in the highest grade without doubt. All present disciples of the Buddha: In the preceding confession section, even sages of the Two Vehicles, Great Beings with perfect enlightenment, and even those at the stage of equal enlightenment still need to confess. If they all should confess, how could they not all be eligible for rebirth? Especially those who are ordinary beings still dwelling in the realm of learning. Now, for the sake of all present disciples of the six paths, I urge you to recite the Buddha’s name with a single mind, seeking to be reborn in the Pure Land. May the Buddha, with compassion, specifically bestow guidance and salvation.