佛祖統紀 27.96

27.96

Kejiu resided at Kaihua in Siming. He regularly recited the Lotus Sūtra. Once, having passed away while sitting, he revived after three days and spoke of matters in the Pure Land, which did not differ from the realms of the sixteen contemplations. He saw that the lotus pedestals were all inscribed with the names of those destined for rebirth. A purple-gold dais was inscribed: "Lotus Xun of Guangjiao Monastery in Chengdu of the Great Song is to be reborn herein." Next, a golden dais read: "Lotus Jiu of Mingzhou is reborn here." Another golden dais read: "Layman Sun the Twelfth of Mingzhou is destined to be reborn herein." Moreover, a silver dais was inscribed: "The Daoist Nun Xu of Mingzhou is to be reborn herein." Having finished speaking, he passed away again. Five years later, the Daoist Nun Xu died, and a wondrous fragrance filled the room. Twenty years later, Layman Sun passed away, and celestial music filled the sky; deeply moved, the entire commandery came to attend his funeral.