The central purpose of this sutra is that Amida, by creating the Vows, has opened the doors to the dharma-storehouse, displaying his compassion for small, lesser creatures, chooses and grants a virtuous treasure.
この経の大意は、弥陀、誓を超発して、広く法蔵を開きて、凡小を哀れんで選んで功徳の宝を施することを致す。