轉經行道願往生淨土法事讚 2.23

2.23

Aspiring to rebirth, aspiring to rebirth: / Sentient beings of the three realms are devoid of wisdom, / Blindly resting their bodies within the six paths. / The Buddhas, with compassionate hearts, preach the Dharma for them, / Yet like the deaf and blind rushing headlong, they refuse to hear. / Suddenly, the suffering of impermanence presses upon them; / Their minds thrown into confusion, only then are they alarmed and frantic. / All ten thousand affairs and household goods are abandoned; / Single-mindedly they bring forth the vow directed toward the West. / Mindfully chanting Amitābha's name in unbroken succession, / Transformation Buddhas and bodhisattvas walk before their eyes, / Either bestowing a lotus dais or extending a hand; / In an instant, life ends, and the Buddha welcomes and leads them away. / The assembly turns their hearts, all wishing to go there, / Holding fragrant flowers in hand, ever making offerings.