龍舒增廣淨土文 5.46

5.46

When Zhitong saw Great Master Zhiyi's Pure Land ritual manual, his joy was boundless. He would not spit toward the west, nor sit with his back to the west, dedicating his whole mind to cultivation and progress. Later, he saw white cranes and peacocks descending toward the west in ranks, and also saw radiant lotus forms opening and closing before him. Tong said: "The white cranes and peacocks are the realm of the Pure Land. The radiant lotus forms are where rebirth is entrusted. The Pure Land has appeared!" He then arose, paid homage to the Buddha, and facing the Buddha, passed away. At the time of cremation, five-colored auspicious clouds encircled the fire above.