功效 林鈺堂 急難煎逼質功效，修法高低何從較？ 跋 人們遇到急難，則欲求速效之法。佛法是長遠究竟解脫之道，不是一時權宜的工具。若以為修法可以較量高下，感應可以令其遲速，都是膚淺、愚昧的見識。其實因果無從偷巧。修法感應全賴長久護持菩提願行。不落偏私，方能常蒙庇佑。意圖利用的短暫熱絡，最多只能騙人一時，豈能感通佛法之聖眾？
Effectiveness Yutang Lin In deep trouble eager to get assurance of effectiveness; Comment: When people encounter desperate situations they often seek effective and speedy measures of relief. Buddhist practices aim at long-term ultimate liberation from transmigration and are not instruments for temporary conveniences. If it were held to be the case that Dharma practices could be compared in effectiveness or that inspirational blessing could be speeded up as required, then that would surely be shallow and ignorant views. In fact, causal connections could not be tricked or by-passed. Inspirational blessing achieved through practices depends solely on long-term and constant adherence to Bodhi intentions and activities. Only when one has not fallen into selfishness could constant blessing from Buddha be expected. Temporary enthusiasm as propelled by exploitative intentions could at most fool people for a while; how could that inspire the favor of Buddhist holy beings!
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