An excerpt from “The Dharma School of Contemplation and Recitation” by Master
Shandao
善導大師《觀念法門》摘句
When they [those of the lowest level in the low tier] become seriously ill and wish to die, they encounter a good advisor who teaches them to recite Amitabha’s Name ten times. Through such repeated recitation, 8 billion eons of heavy mortal offenses are eradicated.
罪人得病欲死,遇善知識,教稱彌陀佛名十聲,於聲聲中,除滅八十億劫生死重罪。
Namo Amituofo!