廬山蓮宗寶鑑 2.14

2.14

Now, the unconditioned realm is utterly beyond names and words, yet the defiled body and mind must rely on cultivation and realization. True Suchness completely contains the multitude of virtues, while expedients offer many gateways. From transcending marks in equality at the highest, down to reciting the name ten times at the lowest, in sum they do not depart from the three vehicles, and their rebirth silently accords with the nine grades. Having thoughts ultimately returns to no-thought; having birth leads directly to no-birth. It can truly be called the single phrase ‘Amitābha’ universally responding to all faculties.