往生集 1.92

1.92

The appraisal says: First having a resonant dream, and later beholding the actual scene—that it is worthy of trust is obvious! Thus, that “among all the gates of practice, none surpasses buddhamanasikāra” was personally spoken by Mañjuśrī; could it still be unworthy of faith? Three years beforehand, the flower terrace was prepared in advance. It is as the saying goes: the moment the faithful mind arises, one’s name is inscribed on the lotus calyx, which becomes either fresh or withered according to one’s diligence or indolence—is this also not worthy of faith? Ah! In the unseen world miraculous traces appeared, beforehand tallying with the noble prediction; his transformation was carried out in five assemblies, and its sound reached the ninth tier of the imperial palace. How could he not have been one born on the carriage of compassionate vows?