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This sutra is traditionally said to have been expounded by Śākyamuni Buddha at the request of Amitābha Buddha. In fact, it is a Chinese apocryphal scripture of uncertain authorship, likely compiled during the Tang dynasty. The core of the sutra promotes the recitation of the divine mantra of Amitābha Buddha and the practice of related methods, with the aim of eliminating calamities, prolonging life, and attaining rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. Its content integrates Pure Land faith with characteristics of esoteric mantras, reflecting the trend of exoteric-esoteric syncretism in medieval Chinese Buddhism. Although not included in the orthodox Buddhist canon, as an important document of popular belief, it demonstrates the widespread influence of Amitābha Buddha devotion in China and the practical application of mantras in spiritual practice. It provides valuable material for the study of the folkloric dimensions of Chinese Buddhism.