樂邦遺稿 1.3

1.3

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!