[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Buddhist Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha) › [Taishō Tripiṭaka (Chinese Buddhist canon)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho) › [念佛鏡](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.1966) › 2.100 # 念佛鏡 2.100 念佛鏡 2.100 - **Language:** Classical Chinese ### [2.100](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.1966.2.100) 師曰：「善哉問也！凡一切人命終欲生淨土，須是不得怕死！常念此身多苦，不淨惡業種種交瀍，若得捨此穢形，超生淨土，受無量快樂，解脫生死苦趣，乃是稱意之事，如脫弊衣得換珍服。但當放下身、心，莫生戀著。凡遇有病之時，便念無常，一心待死。叮囑家人及看病人，往來問候之人：『凡來我前，為我念佛，不得說眼前閑雜之話，家中長短之事，亦不須軟言安慰，祝願安樂，此皆虛華無益之語。若病重將終之際，親屬不得垂淚哭泣，及發嗟嘆、懊惱之聲，惑亂心神，失其正念。但當同聲念佛，助其往生，待氣盡了多時，方可哀泣。纔有絲毫戀世間心，便成罣礙，不得解脫。若得明曉淨土之人，頻來策勵，極為大幸！』若依此者，決定超生，即無疑也！」 > The Master said: "Good indeed is your question! Whenever anyone wishes to be reborn in the pure land at the end of life, they must never fear death! Constantly contemplate this body as full of suffering, entangled in various impure and evil karmas; if one can abandon this defiled form, transcend to rebirth in the pure land, receive boundless joy, and be liberated from the painful destinies of birth and death, this is truly a delightful matter, like shedding tattered clothes and receiving precious garments. One must simply let go of body and mind and give rise to no clinging attachment. Whenever encountering illness, immediately contemplate impermanence and wait for death single-mindedly. Urge family members, caretakers, and visitors: 'Whenever coming before me, recite the Buddha's name for me; do not speak idle, miscellaneous worldly chatter, or matters of domestic affairs; nor is there need for soothing words of comfort wishing peace and happiness, for these are all hollow and useless words. When illness is severe and approaching the end, relatives must not weep, shed tears, or utter sighs and lamentations, disturbing the mind and spirit and causing the loss of right mindfulness. You must simply chant the Buddha's name in unison to assist in rebirth. Only after the breath has ceased for a long time may you weep in grief. If there is the slightest thought of attachment to the world, it becomes an obstacle and prevents liberation. If one can obtain someone who clearly understands the pure land to frequently come and encourage oneself, it is extremely fortunate!' If one acts according to this, rebirth is certain without doubt!" > — English (machine translation) (machine translation) - [Previous: 2.99](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.1966.2.99) - [Next: 2.101](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.1966.2.101) - [Up: 2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.1966.2) ## Translations (1) - [English (machine translation)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.1966~en-mt.2.100) — English, machine translation --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.1966.2.100](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.1966.2.100) · Pramāṇa