無量壽經連義述文贊 2.48

2.48

The sūtra says: from “The reason he appears” to “benefit of reality.” The commentary states: This is the second part, revealing the Buddha benefiting beings. “To brightly expound the teaching of the Path, wishing to rescue the multitude of beings” distinguishes benefiting beings through the teaching. “Brightly” means extensively; “expound” means declare. “Bestowing the benefit of reality” means benefiting beings through the principle. “Bestowing” (慧) means giving. Another version says, “universally enabling the multitude of beings to attain the true benefit of the Dharma”; the meaning does not conflict either. The reason the Tathāgata appears in the world is that he wishes to benefit sentient beings through teaching and principle.