觀無量壽佛經疏 4.42

4.42

Fourth, from 'along with a thousand transformation Buddhas' down to 'in the seven-jeweled pond,' directly clarifies in the ninth gate the holy beings extending their hands and the speed of departing. There are five points: First, clarifies Amitābha and a thousand transformation Buddhas simultaneously extending their hands. Second, clarifies that the practitioner, having received their extended hands, immediately sees their own body already seated upon a purple-gold pedestal. Third, clarifies that having seen oneself seated on the pedestal, one joins one's palms and gazes upward in praise of Amitābha and the assembly. Fourth, directly clarifies the speed of departure. Fifth, clarifies that upon arrival, one remains within the jeweled pond.