In Mahavaipulya-mahasanni-pata Sutra, a verse says: In the Dharma Ending Age [which we're about 10% into now], when 100 million [times] of 100 million people practise the Dharma, it is rare that one will realise the way [at least Arahatship]; Only depending on mindfulness of Buddha [a Pureland practice], is there be liberation from life [...]
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