淨土論 1.6

1.6

There was a young gentleman bound to the mundane world who asked Master Pure Land, saying: "I have heard that the Buddhist teaching is empty and serene, where the path of language is cut off; the Dharma gate is profound and simple, where the workings of the mind are extinguished. This means that words arise from deluded feelings, and mental workings are nothing but inverted thoughts. Now you wish to rely on the Western realm and exclusively praise Amitābha; statements that the path is cut off seem to be rejected, and words that [mental] workings are extinguished are rarely affirmed. It is just that my sentiments are shallow and obstructed, not having grasped the great way; I beg you to strike the thunder gate and open this dormant door. After all, the inner realm is not defiled; purity comes naturally from the mind. Focusing thoughts on the West remains unclear to me. The ten directions are all pure, yet you single out one corner with longing; regarding this entangled sentiment, I pray that you will resolve it for me."