FAQ: How to reconcile the three levels of rebirth from the Infinite Life Sutra with the nine grades of rebirth in the Visualisation Sutra? Are they contradictory?

It is unnecessary to reconcile these as the Buddha speaks differently to suit people with different capacities, karma and preferences. One can practice according to the sutra they prefer, but the nine grades of rebirth are the most detailed, thorough and correct (the three levels of rebirth from the Infinite Life Sutra is, of course, also right, but not as exhaustive and detailed as the Visualisation Sutra). If one wants to understand the nine grades of rebirth clearly, then the nine grades rebirth from the Visualisation Sutra is an important one to study. Amituofo.