中文 : 郭明義
英文翻譯 : Lily Zhang
唸佛三昧
唸佛是最簡單的修行，但重點在∣專注。默念真經時，要集中意志力在腳下的這一步，好像全身的精力都集中在這一步，全神貫注在這一步，走這一步念到『彌』的時候，就光想到『彌』，下一步『勒』，就完全集中在這一步和這一個字上面，然後視線不要東張西望，就看著眼前就好了，
Reciting Buddha’s name is the simplest way to practice, but the point is concentration. While reciting the Five Word Sutra, we should focus our minds on the step we are walking. It seems that all our energy focuses on this step without distraction.
When we are reciting the first word of the sutra, we only pay attention to the word and the step. When the second word comes, we pay our whole attention to it and the next step. Also, we should keep our eyes from gazing around. All that we should do is concentrate on the present step and the word without distraction.
好！我們現在就開始試試看，只要你一起步就開始念，專心在眼前的這一步，不要分心，專心在眼前這一步。
Now let’s start to try. As long as you walk, you start to recite the sutra clearly. Just concentrate on the present step.
唸佛雖然簡單卻不是一個次等的修持，並不是如一般修行者所想的：上等根基好的人修禪定讀經典，下等根基的人修念佛。
Reciting Buddha’s name is easy, but it is not an inferior practice. It’s unlike what common practitioners may think: higher-leveled practitioners achieve by meditation and researching many sutras, while lower-leveled practitioners can only achieve by reciting Buddha’s names.
就像電腦，簡易到三歲孩子都能使用一樣，仙佛把一切修持的精髓濃縮凝聚在一句佛號上，只要你去念，就可以和諸佛世界感應道交，得到諸佛的加持和無量功德。就像小孩上網，和每個大人一樣，可以進入無邊的智庫，得到最珍貴的資訊。最簡單反而是最上乘的，複雜不見得有實效、智慧。
This is like the computer, which is so easy that even a three-year-old kid knows how to use it. Buddha and all bodhisattvas condense the essence of all practice on the Five Word Sutra. As long as we recite it , we can get the empowerment and the unlimited merits of all Buddhas. We can also interact with bodhisattvas in the pure land. Just as a kid goes on line, he can enter the whole data bank and apply it like an adult. In this way, he can get the most valuable information. Therefore, the simplest way is the best way. Any complicated method may not work.
我們時常聽到三昧，什麼是三昧？三昧就是禪定，佛法修持 中最簡單的禪定就是「唸佛三昧」，就是念佛達到禪定。所以念佛是方法簡單，但內涵卻深不可測，而且一日千里的修行效果更是令人瞠目結舌。
We often hear about sanmadai (samaya). What is it? It is the outcome of meditation. In Buddhism, to achieve sanmadai by reciting Buddha’s name is one of the simplest ways of meditation. Therefore, this reciting is easy but unpredictable. Concentration on reciting will result in swift progress in practice.
默念真經同時也是一種守玄，常有道親對「守玄」很難體會契入，而念真經時心會自然回到玄關，不守而守，是最高境界的守玄。雖然守住玄關，卻沒有執著玄關。反而直接守玄有些人守出胡思亂想，陷入幻境，也有些人一守玄就昏昏欲睡，沒有達到守玄的效果。不如念真經自然守玄。
Reciting the Five Word Sutra in mind is also kind of focusing on the wisdom door. Some Dao members may feel it difficult to concentrate on the wisdom door. However, when they recite the Five Word Sutra, their thoughts will naturally focus on the wisdom door.
If someone tries to focus on the wisdom door directly, first he might be troubled by many illusions or thoughts. Some people may also feel dizzy. This way, concentrating directly on the wisdom door may be less effective than reciting Buddha’s name for them.
好！那我們現在開始要進行這個經行的修持半個小時…
如果你是看書，看到這裡可以先停一下，闔上書本，在你所處的地方找一個可以沒有太多干擾的地方，客廳、花園，只要能邁開五歩以上。但不要原地打轉，久了會頭暈。樓梯也是很好的經行場所，一階一字，試著在腳步中持念真經。三寶光看書不夠，要實際去修去印證，用生命去印證體驗。
Ok, now we will start the walking practice for half an hour.
If you are reading this book, you can take a short break by closing the book and find a quiet place to walk—the living room or the garden is ok as long as you can walk five steps in a straight line. Pay attention not to walk in a small circle, which will make you dizzy. The stairs are good places to do the walking practice, too.
Recite one word when walking up or down one step. Try to recite in mind the Five Word Sutra while walking.
Actions speak louder than words. This is also true with our practice. After reading so many directions of using three treasures, please stand up and give it a try, and see what this practice will bring to our lives.
( 半個小時過去了，休息 )