樂邦文類 4.128

4.128

One who cultivates pure karma must, every morning after dressing, face west, stand upright with palms joined, and continuously recite Amitābha Buddha, taking an entire breath as one recitation. Ten such breaths are called the 'ten recitations.' Simply follow the length of the breath without limiting the count of buddhas; taking the utmost length, duration, and limit of breath as the standard. The voice reciting the buddha should be neither high nor low, neither slow nor fast, attuned to the middle. With ten such breaths joined continuously without interruption, the intention is to prevent the mind from scattering, taking exclusive concentration as the achievement. Calling this 'ten recitations' shows that it relies on the breath to restrain the mind. Throughout this entire life, one must not neglect it for even a single day. Only by not neglecting it and committing one's own mind will one definitely be reborn in that land. Having made this recitation, make the vow and dedication, saying: