樂邦文類 4.61

4.61

Question: With ten recitations of Amitābha, one is immediately born in the Pure Land. According to this, the fruit is prominent while the cause is slight. Why does the Amitābha Sūtra state that one cannot attain rebirth in that land with few roots of goodness, blessings, and virtue as causes and conditions? Answer: Rebirth through ten recitations receives and guides lax sentient beings; on the other hand, speaking of abundant good causes and conditions addresses diligent practitioners. Whether broad or concise, their principles do not contradict each other.