觀無量壽佛經義疏 3.149

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「『行此行者命欲終時，阿彌陀佛與觀世音、大勢至，無量大眾眷屬圍遶，持紫金臺至行者前。』」紫金臺，亦即蓮花。二、讚歎安慰。

"‘When one who performs these practices is about to die, Amitāyus Buddha, surrounded by Avalokiteśvara, Mahāsthāmaprāpta, and an immeasurable assembly and retinue, holding a purple-gold pedestal, comes before the practitioner.’" The purple-gold pedestal is also a lotus flower. Second, praising and consoling.