專修要訣
Essential Practice Instructions
專念阿彌陀。不必除妄想。只要聲不絕。決定生安養。
Focus the mind solely on Amitabha Buddha. There’s no need to forcibly eliminate wandering thoughts. Just keep reciting steadily without interruption, and you’ll surely be reborn in the Land of Peace and Nourishment.
專念阿彌陀。不必參是誰。只要心不亂。決定出輪迴。
Focus solely on reciting Amitabha's name. There's no need to investigate who is reciting – Just keep your mind undisturbed, And you will surely break free from the cycle of rebirth.
專念阿彌陀。不必懺宿業。只要仗佛力。決定能消滅。
Focus solely on reciting Amitabha's name. There is no need to confess past misdeeds. Simply rely on the Buddha's power— It will definitely erase them.
專念阿彌陀。不必斷煩惱。只要佛聲現。決定當時少。
Focus the mind on Amitabha. There's no need to cut off afflictions. As long as the Buddha's voice appears, You will surely attain the Lesser Vehicle in that very moment.
專念阿彌陀。不必尋方便。只要心常憶。決定成一片。
Focus on reciting Amitabha— No need to seek special methods. Just keep the mind constantly mindful, And you will surely reach the state of oneness.
專念阿彌陀。不必求悟門。只要到西方。決定悟無生。
Single-minded, wholehearted mindfulness of Amitabha. No need to seek awakening at this gate. Simply arrive in the Western Pure Land. Awakening to the unborn nature is then guaranteed.
專念阿彌陀。不必報四恩。只要佛不離。決定利羣生。
Focus mind on Amita Buddha. No need to repay the four debts. As long as the Buddha is never far from mind, you will surely benefit all beings.
專念阿彌陀。不必多疑惑。只要信佛語。決定生彼國。
Single-mindedly recite Amitabha's name— No need for endless questioning. Just trust the Buddha's words, And rebirth in that land is assured.