佛祖統紀 27.73

27.73

Shouzhen was a native of Yongxing. He lectured on the *Treatise on Awakening of Faith* and the contemplation of the Dharmadhātu. In the middle of the night, he would regularly form the secret mudrā for rebirth of Amitāyus Buddha. As dawn approached, he felt his own body ascending to the Pure Land. Looking up, he saw the Buddha, and prostrated himself before the image, thinking, "The forty-eight vows are able to deliver me!" He then took incense and flowers, entered the hall to make offerings, took his seat, and passed away.