歸命釋尊諸聖賢， 西方無量佛菩薩，
願承三寶大慈悲， 冥被疏之與經合。
傳流無盡法界中， 見聞說者皆開豁。
回茲勝德利羣生， 同證菩提安養樂。
△疏：此經義，文分為二：先略標章門。
將釋此經，十門分別。
一、教起因緣，二、藏乘分攝，三、辨定時會，四、教義分齊，五、所被機宜，六、能詮體性，七、宗趣通局，八、翻譯傳授，九、總釋經題，十、別解文義。
Direct Commentary on the Contemplation of Amitāyus Sutra (觀無量壽經直指疏)
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Qing · by 續法集
30,415 · about 101 min
The "Direct Exposition of the Sutra on the Contemplation of Amitāyus" compiled by Master Xufa of the Qing Dynasty is one of the important commentaries of the Pure Land school. Master Xufa was a highly accomplished monk of the early Qing Dynasty, who profoundly studied the teachings of the Avataṃsaka and Pure Land traditions. This commentary is based on the Tiantai school's thought, systematically elucidating the essential meanings of the sixteen contemplations in the "Sutra on the Contemplation of Amitāyus," and methodically expounds on the stages of practice for rebirth in the Pure Land and the methods of contemplating the mind. Its content delves deeply into the scriptural treasury, integrating doctrine and contemplation, guiding practitioners to enter the ocean of Amitābha's vows through contemplative recitation of the Buddha's name. This commentary holds considerable authority in Buddhist history and serves as an important text for studying the principles and practices of the Pure Land school, revered by Pure Land practitioners throughout the ages.