觀無量壽佛經疏 1.18

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第七明佛身。中有四：第一、「佛告」下，勅聽許說。第二、從「說是語時」下，明佛現身相。第三、從「時韋提」下，為未來請。第四、「佛告」下，酬請廣明佛身。五種觀門：第一觀華座、第二觀像、第三觀佛身、第四觀觀音、第五觀勢至。初華座中有五：一、明成座法用并辯其相。二、「一一金色」下，明能隨機利物。三、「是為華想」下，結觀。四、「阿難如此華」下，明由願力所成。五、「若欲念彼佛」下，明觀未來有利益。

Seventh is explaining the Buddha's body. Within this there are four: first, from "The Buddha addressed..." onwards, enjoining them to listen and granting permission to speak; second, from "When he spoke these words" onwards, explaining the Buddha manifesting his bodily marks; third, from "At that time Vaidehī..." onwards, making a request on behalf of the future; fourth, from "The Buddha addressed..." onwards, responding to the request and extensively explaining the Buddha's body. There are five contemplation gates: first, contemplation of the lotus throne; second, contemplation of the images; third, contemplation of the Buddha's body; fourth, contemplation of Avalokiteśvara; fifth, contemplation of Mahāsthāmaprāpta. Within the first, the lotus throne, there are five: first, explaining the method and application of forming the throne along with distinguishing its marks; second, from "Each golden colour..." onwards, explaining its ability to adapt to capacities and benefit beings; third, from "This is the visualization of the flower" onwards, concluding the contemplation; fourth, from "Ānanda, such a flower..." onwards, explaining that it is accomplished through the power of vows; fifth, from "If one wishes to be mindful of that Buddha" onwards, explaining that contemplation brings benefit in the future.