zenist, you are right. Many of those who are obessed with “human beings” such as this personality cult will use your above assumption.
I read his declaration with great interest but I have serious doubts on how he paths his way to Pureland. He said “我ä¾�圣ç»�,å�¤å…°ç»�都å�¯å¾€ç”Ÿè¥¿æ–¹æž�ä¹�世界, ä½ ä¸�相信?我相信” He relys on whose way? Who said the bible and quran can lead to Pureland? Did Buddha, Jesus or Mohd say that? If not, who said that?
I forgot to add on, as a Pureland Buddhist. I only rely on reciting Amituofo's name and his vow power for my Pureland destination and not on Quran or bible.
This is true, it is stated in the Sutra of Infinite Wisdom (Large Amitabha Sutra).
Namo Amitofo recitation has to achieve to a state of loving-kindness mind, other_wise, you got to live in seclusion diligently focusing on Namo Amitofo. Even Zen Master also stated in the Three Yearning Ceremony for dedication of merits that Paradise and Amitofo is your heart/mind.
Therefore, it is mentioned that Namo Amitabha recitation is very difficult to accept as a profound yet simple practice, according to small amitabha sutra. Is a direct elicitation of your Buddha seed. Usually, only those old folks in the good old days and extremely high grade of practitioners would accept without doubt.
Namo Buddha Amitabha
hmm, i don't quite get, but anyway...
i think i don't wish to open (up) a can of worms, sorry. anything see pm or pm me.
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