佛祖統紀 27.129

27.129

Xianchao was a native of Bozhou. He personally received the method of the Ucchuṣma mantra recitation from Tripiṭaka Master Jin Zongchi, using it to heal illnesses and dissolve enmities. Calculating the offerings he received, they amounted to fifty thousand strings of cash, which he donated to the communal property of Yongsheng. Later, in the midst of illness, he saw the Buddhas and bodhisattvas come before him to welcome him, with lotuses everywhere and varied music playing. His disciples all pleaded for the Dharma Master to remain in the world to save the suffering; the Pure Land transformation scene gradually vanished. He then remained another fifteen years, practicing the mantra to rescue people. One day, heavenly music and wondrous fragrance arose, and the Buddha and the holy ones came to welcome him as before. Thereupon, facing West, he sat cross-legged and passed away.