放心偈
Verses On Putting The Mind At Ease
担忧心不安，
无益费心力。
不如以至诚，
一心念佛去。
With worrying, making the mind not at peace, this is without benefits, wasting mental and physical energy. It would be better to, with utmost sincerity, be wholeheartedly mindful of the Buddha (Āmítuófó: 阿弥陀佛).
安住佛号时，
感佛得心安。
重业成轻报，
即是真利益。
When peacefully abiding on the Buddha’s name, connecting to the Buddha, attains peace of mind. With heavier evil karma becoming lighter retribution, these then are true benefits.
