觀無量壽佛經疏 4.43

4.43

Fifth, from 'this purple-gold pedestal' downwards, directly clarifies in the tenth gate the different timings of the flower opening upon arrival. Because their practice was strong, those of the highest of the high obtain a vajra pedestal; because their practice was lesser, those of the middle of the high obtain a purple-gold pedestal, and being born in the jeweled pond, after passing a night it opens.