觀彌勒上生兜率天經贊 2.117

2.117

The commentary states: The second is the marks of birth. As for 'upon a lotus flower', on top of the lion throne there was also a lotus flower. On all the thrones of the Buddhas, in pure lands and the like, they invariably sit upon lotus flowers, indicating emergence from the mire of saṃsāra and standing tall above the turbid water of the two vehicles. As for 'sat cross-legged', like a coiled dragon resting, sitting with the left pressing the right is the subduing posture; sitting with the right pressing the left is the auspicious posture. Since he was about to expound the Dharma, he showed the auspicious posture. His body color was like gold, indicating that it is worthy of treasure and esteem.