How should I rephrase 'thus'?

Nichiren Daishonin states that those who chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo will receive the benefit of the purification of one's six sense organs, which is equivalent to attaining Buddhahood in one's present form, thus:

“In this age, Nichiren and His disciples who chant Nam- Myoho-Renge-Kyo will attain [the benefits of ] the purification of the six sense organs…… Benefit - great merit and great virtue - means to attain Buddhahood in one's present form, which is, namely, the purification of the six sense organs. One must understand that to practise the teachings in accordance with the Lotus Sutra is the purification of the six sense organs."

(Gosho, p. 1775)

The above is extracted from a lecture by a Buddhist priest.

Can 'thus' fit the preceding part of the sentence? I wonder because what follows 'thus' is what was stated by Nichiren Daishonin, founder of True Buddhism. How should I rephrase it?

Thanks.