若人疾欲至，
不退转地者，
应以恭敬心，
执持称名号。
– 龙树菩萨
《十住毗婆沙论》(易行品)
If one swiftly desires [to] reach,
[the] ground [of] non-retrogression [for progress to Buddhahood,
one] should with reverent hearts [and minds],
[faithfully and] firmly uphold recitation [of the] name
[of e.g. Amitā(bha) Buddha: 阿弥陀佛; Āmítuófó].
– Nāgārjuna Bodhisattva
(Ten Abodes’ Vibhāṣā Treatise: Chapter On Easy Practice)
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