觀無量壽佛經疏 4.121

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四、從如此愚人下，至生死之罪已來，正明聞法念佛得蒙現益。即有其十。一明重牒造惡之人。二明命延不久。三明臨終遇善知識。四明善人安慰教令念佛。五明罪人死苦來逼，無由得念佛名。六明善友知苦失念，轉教口稱彌陀名號。七明念數多少聲聲無間。八明除罪多劫。九明臨終正念即有金華來應。十明去時遲疾直到所歸之國。

Fourth, the passage from "such a foolish person" down to "offenses binding one to birth and death" directly clarifies receiving present benefits upon hearing the Dharma and being mindful of the Buddha; herein there are ten points. First, it clarifies reiterating the person who creates evil. Second, it clarifies that life will not last long. Third, it clarifies meeting a good spiritual friend at the verge of death. Fourth, it clarifies the virtuous person comforting and instructing them to be mindful of the Buddha. Fifth, it clarifies that the suffering of death oppresses the sinner, leaving no means to practice mindfulness of the Buddha's name. Sixth, it clarifies the good friend, knowing that suffering causes loss of mindfulness, redirecting them to vocally recite Amitābha's name. Seventh, it clarifies the count of recitations being continuous, voice after voice without interruption. Eighth, it clarifies the eradication of offenses of many kalpas. Ninth, it clarifies that through right mindfulness at the end of life, a golden lotus immediately appears. Tenth, it clarifies the speed of departure, arriving directly in the land to which they return.