律不独指粗迹而已，
[Precepts and disciplinary] rules [do] not only refer [to] coarse deeds only.
若不主敬存诚，即为犯律。
If not managing [with] reverence [and] retaining sincerity, [this is] considered as violating [of disciplinary] rules [too].
而因果又为律中纲骨。
And [understanding of karmic] cause [and] effect [for moral conduct, to avoid evil and do good, is] also as [disciplinary] rules’ guiding principles’ framework [or outlining skeleton] within.
若人不知因果，及瞒因昧果，皆为违律。
If people [do] not know [about] cause [and] effect, and [are with] concealing [of evil] causes [and] hiding [of their] effects, all [these are regarded] as going against [disciplinary] rules.
念佛之人，举心动念，常与佛合。
Of people [who practise] mindfulness [of] Buddha, [their] raising [of] minds [and] moving [of] thoughts, [should] constantly [be] with [the] Buddha together.
则律教禅净一道齐行矣。
Thus [is this with the traditions of] Vinaya, teachings, Chán [and] Pure Land, [as] one path together practising.
净土宗十三祖印光大师
Pure Land Tradition’s 13th Patriarch Great Master Yìnguāng
(复四川谢诚明居士书)
(Reply Letter To Sìchuān Layperson Xiè Chéngmíng)
Namo Amituofo : Translation and note by Shen Shi’an
