觀無量壽佛經義疏 3.48

3.48

「『見此事已，復當更作一大蓮華在佛左邊，如前蓮華等無有異。復作一大蓮華在佛右邊。』」如前蓮華者，即佛所坐者。據菩薩身，計應須減。二、觀形像。

" 'Having seen this matter, they should further visualize a great lotus flower to the Buddha's left, identical to the previous lotus flower without any difference. They should also visualize a great lotus flower to the Buddha's right.'" "Identical to the previous lotus flower" means the one on which the Buddha sits. In accordance with a bodhisattva's body, one would calculate that it ought to be smaller. Second, contemplating the bodily forms.