06/07/2026
《觀經》拾講 - 佛教講座報名表
"Ten Talks on the Contemplation Sutra"
加拿大東蓮覺苑主辦佛教講座 :《觀經》拾講。
主講::關其禎(淨普居士)
日期:2026年6月7日至8月9日 (逢星期日; 連續十個星期)
時間:下午 1:00 至 3:00 (太平洋標準時間)
地點:加拿大東蓮覺苑及網上Zoom
語言:按需要即時傳譯(粵/普/英)
對象:任何對佛學經典有興趣人士
報名:網上或親臨本苑報名
費用:免費課程查詢:WhatsApp +1(604)255-6337 或 [email protected]
出席率達80%或以上,可獲頒證書;此課程亦適用於「雲來薈」同學會計分。
《觀經》是一部「奇特之經」,隱藏著一個只有佛才能揭示的大「秘
密」!《觀經》也是釋迦牟尼佛,在千載難遇的機緣下,帶有密意、隨自意
暢說「奇特之法」,為娑婆凡夫說往生無憂惱處 - 淨土,必成佛道之法。
《觀經》是佛弟子必讀、非讀不可的的一部大乘菩薩教的經典。
今次「觀經拾談」講座,淨普居士謹依淨土宗宗祖善導大師在《觀經
四帖疏》所立的、楷定古今的淨土要義而闡釋,完全站在釋迦牟尼佛一代時
教的高度看淨土法門。講座內容絕非個人的善解灼見,唯望與有緣念佛往生
人分享未聞之益,同生極樂,究竟解脫,南無阿彌陀佛!
一、《觀經》的緣起 - 一經兩序/三序
二、《觀經》所示之教 - 一經兩教
三、《觀經》所行之法 - 定善、散善、念佛
四、《觀經》所攝之機 - 九品皆凡
五、《觀經》所得之益 - 二見五聞
六、韋提希夫人如何入信阿彌陀佛
七、阿彌陀佛三次現身的啟示
八、願往生者,發三種心,即便往生
九、《觀經》下品下生文的深義
十、依教開宗,恪守傳承,楷定古今
網上報名 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/xSeQj5d47u
"Ten Talks on the Contemplation Sutra"
Instructor: Mr. Alan Kwan
Date: June 7, 2026 – August 9, 2026
Time: Sundays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (10 consecutive weeks)
Location: Tung Lin Kok Yuen, Canada Society or Online Zoom
Language: Cantonese (Mandarin or English Interpretation available as needed)
Target: Anyone interested in Buddhism
Registration: Online or in person
Fee: Free
Inquiries: WhatsApp +1 (604) 255-6337 [email protected]
Registration online: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/xSeQj5d47u
Attendance rate of 80% or above qualifies for a certificate. This course is also eligible for credit scoring for the "Cloud Haven Program".
The《 Contemplation Sutra》is an“extraordinary scripture,”concealing a profound“secret” that can only be revealed by the Buddha himself. It is also a discourse in which Shakyamuni Buddha, under exceedingly rare and auspicious circumstances, expounded an“extraordinary Dharma” imbued with deeper intent and spoken in accordance with his own enlightened wisdom. Through this teaching, he revealed to ordinary beings in the Saha World the path to rebirth in the Pure Land— a realm free from suffering and affliction— and the assured attainment of Buddhahood. The Contemplation Sutra is a Mahayana scripture of Bodhisattva teaching that every disciple of the Buddha ought to study and cannot afford to neglect.
In this lecture series, Reflections on the Contemplation Sutra, Lay Buddhist Jingpu respectfully bases his exposition on the essential principles of Pure Land Buddhism established by Master Shandao, the de facto founder of the Pure Land tradition, in his《Commentary on the Contemplation Sutra in Four Fascicles》. These principles have served as the authoritative standard for Pure Land thought throughout the ages. The lectures approach the Pure Land teaching entirely from the comprehensive perspective of Shakyamuni Buddha’s lifetime teachings. The content presented herein does not represent merely personal interpretations or speculative opinions. Rather, it is offered in the sincere hope of sharing previously unheard benefits with those who have the karmic affinity to recite the Buddha’s name and aspire for rebirth in the Pure Land, so that all may together be reborn in the Land of Ultimate Bliss and ultimately attain liberation. Namo Amituofo!
1. The Causal Conditions of Speaking the Contemplation Sutra: One Scripture with Two/Three Prefaces
2. Teachings Expounded in the Contemplation Sutra: One Scripture, Two Doctrines
3. Practices Prescribed in the Contemplation Sutra: Meditative Virtues, Non-Meditative Virtues, and Nianfo (Buddha‑recitation)
4. Constituent Capacities Addressed in the Contemplation Sutra: All Nine Grades are Ordinary Beings
5. Benefits Attained from the Contemplation Sutra: Two Visions and Five Hearings
6. How Lady Valdehi Entrusted Herself to Amitabha Buddha
7. Revelations of Amitabha Buddha’s Three Manifestations
8. Aspirants for Rebirth: Setting Three States of Mind Ensures Rebirth
9. The Profound Meaning of the “Lowest Level in Low Tier” Passage in the Contemplation Sutra
10. Establishing the School by the Teaching, Faithfully Preserving the Lineage That is All-Time Definitive.