樂邦遺稿 1.3

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宗曉編次樂邦前後兩書，隨事標題盡之矣。靜而思之，此書專導群生歸於淨土，亦可目為樂邦歸志。蓋惟人人本有唯心樂國，何籍劬勞肯綮修證？嗟乎枉入諸趣，久而忘返。昔人興歎「請看路傍埋朽骨，其中多是未歸人」是此也。茲幸佛祖開闢橫截要津，故今得以捃摭，毘贊助發人之信心，俾夫踊躍其修者，則明了歸途，不躊躇於生死兩岐之間，誠要道也。又名歸志，良在斯矣。覽者果不負故鄉之歸，始信蓮華勝友待多時，收拾身心好歸去。勉之勉之。

Zongxiao's compilation of the two works on the Land of Bliss, earlier and later, exhaustively provides titles according to each topic. Reflecting upon it in stillness, this book is dedicated to guiding all beings to return to the Pure Land, and it may also be titled "A Resolve to Return to the Land of Bliss." Indeed, every person originally possesses the mind-only Land of Bliss; what need is there for laborious and arduous cultivation and realization? Alas, they enter the various destinies in vain, and after long wandering they forget to return. An ancient poet lamented: "Behold the decaying bones buried beside the road—most among them are people who never returned home"; it refers to this! Fortunately, now the Buddhas and patriarchs have opened a direct route across the essential ferry, so that today we are able to gather and select these writings, assisting and stimulating people's faithful mind, causing those who vigorously cultivate to clearly understand the path of return and not hesitate between the crossroads of life and death. Truly, this is the essential path! It is also named "A Resolve to Return," and truly for this reason. If those who read this truly do not fail their return to their homeland, they will begin to believe that the excellent companions of the lotuses have been waiting for a long time. Gather your body and mind and return home! Strive on, strive on!