Gatha of Dedication
Introduction:
A gatha to dedicate and transfer merit and virtues from our Amitabha-recitation to all ancestors, as well as those with or without karmic connections to ourselves, so that they can attain rebirth in the Pure Land quickly, and achieve perfect enlightenment and Buddhahood ultimately. The main objective of this gatha is to wish that all sentient beings awaken to the bodhi-mind, and be reborn in the Land of Bliss..png)
Gatha of Dedication
May the resulting merit be distributed to all sentient beings without discrimination.
May we all aspire to perfect enlightenment for the sake of other beings, and be reborn in the Land of Peace and Joy.
Gatha of Dedication
- PROCEDURE OF TAKING TRIPLE REFUGE
- Gatha of Praise for Amitabha Buddh
- Gatha of Dedication
- Pre-Meal Gatha and Post-Meal Gatha
- Guiding Principles
- Special Characteristics
- The Pure Land Charter
- Pure Land Scriptures
- De Facto Founder
- Lineage
- Emblem
- The Pure Land School Translation Team
Characteristics
- Recitation of Amitabha’s name, relying on his Fundamental Vow (the 18th)
- Rebirth of ordinary beings in the Pure Land’s Realm of Rewards
- Rebirth assured in the present lifetime
- Non-retrogression achieved in this lifetime
Guiding Principles
Faith in, and acceptance of, Amitabha’s deliverance
Single-minded recitation of Amitabha’s name
Aspiration to rebirth in Amitabha’s Pure Land
Comprehensive deliverance of all sentient beings