The Dharma-door of the Contemplation Sutra is taking the 18th Vow as "nashi junen" or "saying my Name perhaps even ten times" as the essence, which is "saying the nembutsu" or "repeating my Name" in our understanding.
The Dharma-door of the Larger Sutra, however, is taking the 18th Vow as "san-jin" or "threefold minds," with "shingyo" or "joyful faith" as the essence. This is the reference of our Shonin, the basis of Jodo Shinshu.
How then shall we view "naishi junen" or "naishi ichinen?" That's our expression of gratitude for the endowment of Shinjin, as in "... hear the Name, realize even one thought-moment of shinjin and joy, which is directed to them from Amida’s sincere mind.."
Zuizen Melvin _()_
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