In his next life, he appeared again in the world of Sun-Moon-Pure-Bright-Virtue Buddha.

This man had the cause planted not in vain; consequently the effect likewise is not empty. Those [antinomians] who diligently seek [just] to cleanse themselves may not be practicing acts deeply virtuous enough to induce the wondrous ultimate. This example is cited, therefore, for the purpose of illustrating and proving [the need for practicing virtuous acts].