往生西方淨土瑞應傳 1.47

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The nun Fazang of the Song dynasty lived at Jianfu Monastery in Jinling. Her dhyāna practice was lofty and far-reaching. She said to her fellow student Danjing, “I have conducted myself and practiced the Way with my aim set on the Western Pure Land.” Later, she suddenly contracted an illness. First she saw Amitābha Buddha along with the noble assemblies inquiring after Fazang’s illness. Radiance illuminated the entire monastery, and everyone saw it. She thereupon died.