I am practicing Amitabha puja. I got the impression that the practice was for the swift rebirth of our master, Shamar Rinpoche. However, the more I practice, the more I think it is for the benefits of the practitioner. My points are:
1. Shamar Rinpoche is supposed to be able to choose the rebirth place & time when & wherever he wants. I trust he will choose wisely.
2. SR should be a living Bodhisattva. The chanting will not get him more enlighten but for us, the practitioner, to get enlighten.
3. The practice is dedicated to all living beings.
I came across this 開示 by 虛雲和尚 which matches my thoughts:
五日,師開示云:「佛菩薩豈要人念?只緣眾生障重,佛菩薩指示種種法門。念佛菩薩聖號,不過令眾生澄清妄念,徹見本來耳。所謂清珠投於濁水,濁水不得不清;佛號投於妄心,妄心不得不淨。蓋人如果以一菩薩之聖號,都攝六根,淨念相繼,則當下自與佛菩薩無異。」
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For the passengers and crews on MH17, I will include you in my practice's thoughts today. May you rebirth in the pure land.
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