觀無量壽佛經義疏 3.175

3.175

"The Buddha told Ānanda and Vaidehī: ‘Those of the higher birth of the middle grade:’" Second, explaining, in four parts: first, cultivating causes; second, eliciting conditions; third, attaining birth; fourth, benefits after birth. First, cultivating causes, in two parts: first, clarifying the actions and practice; second, showing the aspiration. First, clarifying the actions and practice.