觀無量壽佛經疏 4.33

4.33

九、從生彼國時下，至往生彼國已來，正明臨命終時聖來迎接不同去時遲疾。即有其十一。一明標定所歸之國。二明重顯其行指出決定精勤者，亦是校量功德強弱。三明彌陀化主身自來赴。四明觀音已下，更顯無數大眾等皆從彌陀來迎行者。五明寶宮隨眾。六明重觀音勢至共執金臺至行者前。七明彌陀放光照行者之身。八明佛既舒光照及，即與化佛等同時接手。九明既接昇臺，觀音等同聲讚勸行者之心。十明自見乘臺從佛。十一正明去時遲疾。

Ninth, from 'when born in that land' down to 'attains rebirth in that land,' directly clarifies the differences in the sages coming to welcome [the practitioner] at the time of death and the speed of departing. There are eleven aspects: First, explicitly designating the land to which one returns. Second, re-emphasizing their practice to point out those who are decisively diligent, which is also an assessment of the strength or weakness of merit. Third, clarifies that Amitābha, the master of transformation, arrives in person. Fourth, from 'Avalokiteśvara' downwards, further clarifies that an immeasurable great assembly all follows Amitābha to welcome the practitioner. Fifth, clarifies that jeweled palaces follow the assembly. Sixth, re-emphasizes Avalokiteśvara and Mahāsthāmaprāpta jointly holding the golden pedestal before the practitioner. Seventh, clarifies Amitābha radiating light that illumines the practitioner's body. Eighth, clarifies that once the Buddha extends light and illumines them, he and the transformation Buddhas simultaneously extend their hands to receive them. Ninth, clarifies that once received onto the pedestal, Avalokiteśvara and the others praise and encourage the practitioner's mind in unison. Tenth, clarifies that one personally sees oneself riding the pedestal and following the Buddha. Eleventh, directly clarifies the speed of departure.