觀無量壽佛經義疏 3.205

3.205

"‘There may be sentient beings who commit various evil karmas; although they do not slander the vaipulya sūtras, such foolish people commit many evil deeds and have no sense of shame.’" Committing various evil karmas makes it clear that these are not the most grave; not slandering the sūtras indicates they still possess right faith. Second, encountering conditions at the end of life, which has two parts: first, a spiritual friend instructs and guides; second, a transformation Buddha arrives to praise them. First, a spiritual friend instructs and guides, which has two parts: first, hearing the Dharma and eliminating karma; second, reciting the name and eradicating sin. First, hearing the Dharma and eliminating karma.