<iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpermalink.php%3Fstory_fbid%3Dpfbid0uoJYDFubpQkXogqqGTd4Zv4316k4x1BFqiFYDnqbJreJd8gMjDesaAb99K4xYJekl%26id%3D61587615854752&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="264" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe> English --- If you feel you don't have much time left, the rule of thumb is "self-help plus others' help." Cultivate as much as you can, but also rely on the community. This is the unique benefit of the Pure Land Dharma: unlike Chan, where you must practice entirely for yourself, in Pure Land, others can recite the Buddha’s name and generate blessings for you. Ideally, your blessings and Samadhi should be in sync. If your blessings are high but your Samadhi is low, your blessings will eventually pull your Samadhi up by creating the right conditions for practice. Conversely, if you have high Samadhi but few blessings, your wisdom will help you multiply your blessings quickly once you start teaching and helping others. Blessings are critical because they protect you from obstructions; without them, it is easy to "fall out of orbit" when difficulties arise.