Dharma Master Huijing

From sensing the suffering in the Saha world, we recite Amitabha’s name naturally and continuously.

One whose aspiration for rebirth is sincere does not need to be prodded or encouraged by others to recite, but wants to, because he knows that the Saha world is false and upside down.  Only the Land of Ultimate Bliss and Amitabha Buddha are real and worthy of pursuit and contemplation.  Under such circumstances, reciting Amitabha’s name is the most valuable thing in his life, not a successful career, high societal status, or a happy family.  All the glory and wealth in the world are only the results of people’s karma, while the pain and pleasure are all temporary.  So, the Saha world is considered essentially a place of suffering, even with happiness.  Therefore, Amitabha name reciters decide to completely forgo suffering and attain happiness in the Land of Ultimate Bliss.  With such a mindset, he will naturally recite Amitabha’s name, which is the right karma of assured rebirth in his land; such a person will be reborn for sure.……

Dharma Master Jingzong

Q: How should people deal with adversity according to the Buddha's wisdom?

A: The Buddhist approach is different from the approach of ordinary people. The latter, when encountering hardships and dangers, usually try to run away from the situation or bulldoze through it blindly. Or they get angry and bitter. This is the general reaction of ordinary people.  However, according to the teachings of the Buddha, if you encounter adversity or a perilous situation, you should know that this is simply the consequence of your past karma ripening now.  In this way, you will be able to face the problem with equanimity, accepting that this is what you deserve. With every cause must come an effect, and there is no effect without a cause, which invariably is your own doing. Therefore, the first thing to learn is to grin and bear it.......

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