觀無量壽佛經義疏 3.148

3.148

"‘Dedicating this merit, they make vows seeking to be born in the Land of Utmost Bliss.’" Dedicating this merit toward that adornment is called "dedicating." If one lacks the vow and seeking, even if one possesses faith and understanding, one will not transcend saṃsāra. Second, eliciting the conditions has three [parts]: first, the arrival of the assembly of sages to welcome them; second, praising and consoling; and third, extending hands to receive them. First, the arrival of the assembly of sages to welcome them.