觀無量壽佛經義疏 3.177

3.177

"‘With these roots of goodness, they dedicate them, aspiring to be born in the Western Land of Sukhāvatī.’" The roots of goodness are the cause, and being born there is the fruition. Second, eliciting conditions, in three parts: first, the noble assembly appearing before them; second, the light shining upon and touching them; third, preaching the Dharma to awaken them. First, the noble assembly appearing before them.