淨土五會念佛略法事儀讚 1.49

1.49

The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
Universally urge turning the mind toward rebirth in the Pure Land (vow to be reborn); dedicating [merit through] mindfulness of the Buddha brings rebirth together (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
Drifting and wandering for long across kalpas past (vow to be reborn), transmigrating through the six paths following karma (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
If one does not encounter a good friend who guides one to rebirth (vow to be reborn), who could urge one to return home (immeasurable joy)?
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
Recalling the temporary pleasures endured in the heavenly realms (vow to be reborn), once merit is exhausted, at the brink of death the five signs of decay appear (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
Recalling the suffering endured in the human womb (vow to be reborn), the four vipers and six thieves press fiercely together (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
Recalling the paths of the asuras and hungry ghosts (vow to be reborn), starvation, voidness, conflict, and strife are hardships difficult to bear (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
Recalling how animals devour one another (vow to be reborn), yielding life beneath the gleam of the blade or hauling the plow (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
Recalling the long ages of suffering endured in the hells (vow to be reborn), blown away by karmic winds with no return known (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
Or entering cauldrons of boiling water and beds of burning coals (vow to be reborn), billowing waves and ferocious flames fiercer than celestial thunder (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
Or climbing mountains of knives and scaling trees of swords (vow to be reborn), skin, bone, and flesh turning to ash (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
May I ask what cause brings about such suffering (vow to be reborn)? Craving fish and longing for meat, karma follows in pursuit (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
Molten copper poured down the throat and plows raking the mouth (vow to be reborn), suffering these disasters for drinking wine and speaking falsely (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
Or lying upon iron beds and embracing copper pillars (vow to be reborn), all brought on by perverse lust and delusion (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
Or falling into the great Avīci Hell (vow to be reborn), not opening one's eyes for kalpas and long years (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
Fires from above and fires from below intersect and pass through (vow to be reborn), wheeling blades and iron pestles fly of themselves (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
Copper dogs bite at the heart and lap the blood (vow to be reborn), iron crows peck out the eyes and pierce through the cheeks (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
All of the assembly gathered today in this bodhimaṇḍa (vow to be reborn) have passed through all of this across kalpas numerous as the sands of the Ganges (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
Rejoice that this human body is so rare to encounter (vow to be reborn), likened to the udumbara flower when it first blossoms (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
Just at this time when the rarely heard teaching of the Pure Land is met (vow to be reborn), just at this time when the Dharma gate of buddha-mindfulness opens (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
Just at this time when Amitābha's universal vow calls forth (vow to be reborn), just at this time when the great assembly's faithful minds turn back (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
Just today when hymns are sung in accord with the sūtras (vow to be reborn), just now when in purity one ascends the flower terrace (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
Just when this bodhimaṇḍa is free from demonic hindrances (vow to be reborn), just when no sickness or vexation can arrive (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
Just when the meritorious practice of seven days is accomplished (vow to be reborn), the forty-eight vows will surely take us by the hand (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
I urge all fellow practitioners in this bodhimaṇḍa (vow to be reborn), make every effort to turn your minds and return home (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
May I ask where our homeland lies (vow to be reborn)? Upon the seven-jeweled terrace within the ponds of Sukhāvatī (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
That Buddha made universal vows in his causal ground (vow to be reborn): 'Hear my name and be mindful of me, and I shall welcome you all' (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
Making no distinction between the poor and the rich and noble (vow to be reborn), making no distinction between low intellect and lofty talent (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
Making no distinction whether one has done deeds for the Pure Land or not (vow to be reborn), making no distinction regarding non-Buddhists or icchantikas (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
Making no distinction whether one has practiced austerities for a long time (vow to be reborn), making no distinction if one has only generated the mind today (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
Making no distinction whether one has heard much and upheld the pure precepts (vow to be reborn), making no distinction if one has broken precepts and has deep roots of guilt (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
If only one turns the mind and practices mindfulness of the Buddha abundantly (vow to be reborn), tiles and rubble can be turned into gold (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
I send word to the great assembly present here (vow to be reborn), may those bound by the same affinity seek out one another early (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
May I ask where we shall seek out one another (vow to be reborn)? The response comes: within Amitābha's Pure Land (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
May I ask by what cause rebirth there is attained (vow to be reborn)? The response comes: mindfulness of the Buddha naturally achieves it (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
May I ask: if one has many sinful hindrances in this life (vow to be reborn), how can the Pure Land be willing to accommodate them (immeasurable joy)?
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
The response comes: reciting the name extinguishes sin (vow to be reborn), likened to a bright lamp entering into darkness (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
May I ask: can ordinary beings attain rebirth (vow to be reborn)? How does a single thought shine in the dark (immeasurable joy)?
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).
The response comes: dispel doubt and practice buddha-mindfulness often (vow to be reborn), and Amitābha will certainly draw near to you himself (immeasurable joy).
The joy of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi (vow to be reborn), mindfulness of the Buddha with single mind brings sight of Amitābha (immeasurable joy).