佛祖統紀 27.48

27.48

Dao'ang practiced Pure Land karma in ordinary times. One day, he ascended the high seat to admonish the assembly, and suddenly bowed and said, “Why has that heavenly host come in such a crowd? The heavenly path was never my wish; if the Pure Land comes to welcome me, I shall accept the command.” Closing his eyes for a long while, he then said, “The light of Amitābha Buddha shines upon me, and various transformed bodhisattvas have also gathered here.” Thereupon, holding an incense burner, he bowed his head and expressed his gratitude; suddenly, the burner dropped, and he passed away.