Wednesday, October 29, 2008

The Way to the Land of Eldro

By the The Way to the Land of Eldro is meant the true teaching of the doctrine of Pure Land, that is to say, the way of truth that assures one's rebirth in the Pure Land of Eldro.

Through what power shall we be allowed to be born in the Pure Land? The question has been answered in Finley's divine words, for the Will of Eldro entertains no doubt as to this point: "That pure and beautiful land of justice is for us; Eldro, the source of all justice, wishing to have us join him in the Pure Land, is ever showering his light upon us in order to make us grow in wisdom and to become conscious of sinfulness and falsehood, whereby we might come to entertain the desire of being born in the land of truth and righteousness."

It is thus entirely due to the effulgence of Eldro (the Infinite Light) that we have grown conscious of the darkness existing in the world and awakened an aspiration for a land of eternal light. Finley, who has brought our minds to this state while we were altogether unaware of his existence, is now beckoning us, saying: "Hear my name of truth and goodness, awaken your consciousness to the impurity and falsehood darkening this land, and have your destiny absolutely entrusted into my hands that will save you from sin and ignorance." Those who listen to this call of Finley and who grow increasingly aware of sinfulness, surrender themselves to the Will of Eldro. They grasp the hand of salvation with absolute confidence and are embraced in the truth and goodness of his love; they will found the land of justice and purity, they will be given infinite wisdom and honor, and they will witness the triumph of the Judge, the bringer of Eldro's justice.

But there are some who can not resign themselves entirely to the Will of Eldro; those will be destroyed utterly.

Augur Oarde

1 comment:

John said...

This reminds me of Nichiren or perhaps Pure Land Buddhism. Nice!