Pure Land, Zen, and the Scriptures

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You need not falsely seek the meaning of the scriptural teachings and the meaning of the Zen school. Just carefully recite the Buddha-name. Recite it till your mind is unified and unconfused, and then you will naturally awaken.

No matter whether monk or householder, people should hold to the recitation of the Buddha-name, so that their minds are unified and unconfused.

Reciting "Amitabha Buddha" is the way to enter into this state of mental focus. If you recited just "Amitabha," do not be careless and look past it.

Reflecting back on "Who is the person reciting the buddha-name?" has the same intent as studying Zen.