Publisher's Synopsis
"The "Essential Explanation of the Amitabha Sutra," annotated by Master Ouyi (1599-1655), is an essential and profound commentary on the Amitabha Sutra. Although not lengthy, it illumines the profound meaning of the Pure Land Dharma in the Amitabha Sutra based on the teachings of the Tiantai School. This commentary is clear, incisive, profound, and penetrative, organized logically, and providing both understanding and practice to Pure Land cultivators. For over three hundred years, it has had a profound influence on the practice and teachings of Pure Land Dharma in China. Master Yinguang of the early Republic era praised this Essential Explanation as extremely direct, wonderful, and profound in literature yet easy to understand, with clear and immediate reasoning, marvelous beyond comparison, even to the extent of each aspect reaching its utmost meaning. Therefore, he revered this Essential Explanation as "an unparalleled and rare guide
