關於我們 – 紐約華藏淨宗學會

ABOUT US 關於我們

NAMO AMITUOFO 南無阿彌陀佛

The Pure Land Learning Society was envisioned after World War II by Mr. Lian-Ju Xia, a revered Buddhist teacher devoted to Pure Land practice. His successor, Mr. Huang Nianzu, entrusted Venerable Master Chin Kung with propagating these teachings, leading to the global establishment of Amitabha Buddhist Societies. These societies operate independently, united by their focus on Pure Land study and practice, particularly reciting “Amitabha Buddha.”

Established in 2001, the Amitabha Buddhist Society of New York follows the teachings of our mentor, Venerable Master Chin Kung, who emphasized: “Buddhism is a most virtuous and perfect education directed by Shakyamuni Buddha towards all sentient beings in the universe.”, “Practicing Buddhism is life’s greatest joy.”

We exclusively practice and propagate the Pure Land method of Amitabha Buddha-name recitation (Nianfo). Our core teachings are based on the Five Sutras and One Treatise of the Pure Land School, supplemented by other Mahayana and Theravada scriptures, as well as the classics of worldly sages. We follow the guidance of Pure Land patriarchs, particularly the 13th Patriarch, Master Yin Guang, ensuring alignment with the authentic Pure Land tradition.

Members cultivate in accordance with the “Guidelines for Pure Land Practitioners” compiled by Venerable Master Chin Kung, structured around: The Three Conditions, The Six Harmonies, The Threefold Learning, The Six Paramitas, The Ten Great Vows

As emphasized by Venerable Master Chin Kung, the foundation of our practice follows Patriarch Yin Guang’s instructions:

“Fulfill your moral duties, guard against wrongdoing, uphold sincerity, recite the Buddha’s name diligently, and seek rebirth in the Pure Land.”

Venerable also emphasized that we should strive for self-transformation and inspiring others through ethics, morality, and most importantly karmic education. We should guide our actions, words and thoughts by texts such as: The Treatise on Response and Retribution, The Standards for Being a Good Student and Child, The Ten Virtuous Deeds in our daily practice. By repenting misdeeds, reforming our conduct, single-mindedly reciting Amitabha Buddha’s name, and aspiring for rebirth in the Pure Land, we honor the compassionate vision behind the establishment of the Pure Land Learning Society.

Beyond sutra study and recitation, the society distributes free Buddhist books and chanting devices for practitioners to deepen their practice and advance on the path to enlightenment.

「淨宗學會」乃^上淨^下空老法師，受民初夏蓮居大士傳人念公囑託，於海外極力推動建立的中國古代蓮社之現代化。修學總綱，專依淨土五經一論，其中《無量壽經》，又專依蓮大士會集本《佛說大乘無量壽莊嚴清淨平等覺經》。各學會行政、財務所有運作各自獨立，互助合作。

紐約華藏淨宗學會成立於二零零一年，秉持導師上淨下空老法師之教誨：「佛教是釋迦牟尼佛對一切眾生至善圓滿的教育」「學佛是人生最高享受」，專修專弘淨土念佛法門。以淨宗五經一論為主修經論，其餘諸大、小乘經論，及世間聖賢經書為助修典籍，秉承淨宗諸祖，及近代十三祖印光祖師文鈔語錄為修學依據，以符合淨宗傳承之旨。並遵修導師所編纂之《淨宗同學修行守則》，以三福、六和、三學、六度、十願，為修習總綱。

老法師教誨：「淨宗學會之根本精神，總不離印祖慈訓：「敦倫盡分，閑邪存誠，老實念佛，求生淨土」，以倫理、道德、因果教育自行化他，自度度他。更應重視因果教育，於日常生活中，時時以《感應篇》、《弟子規》、《十善業》為自己言行思想之規範，懺悔改過，歸心彌陀，求生淨土，如此，則不負蓮大士、念公倡建淨宗學會之良苦用心。」

本學會除定期的讀經念佛共修之外，主要的弘法活動爲免費流通中英文佛教書籍，淨空老法師及祖師大德的講經書籍及佛卡、念佛機等。希望籍此因緣爲志同道合的念佛人，提供修福修慧的清淨環境，以成就念佛人菩提道業，往生西方之弘願。

The fundamental practice of Pure Land Buddhism lies in generating the Bodhicitta (the mind of enlightenment) and focusing single-mindedly on the recitation of the Buddha’s name. Generating Bodhicitta is concretely realized through the practice of the Threefold Blessings (三福) and the Ten Good Deeds (十善業道), which are essential for cultivating merit and virtue. This results in the accumulation of good roots and wholesome qualities, which are vital for rebirth in the Pure Land.