法苑珠林 97.8

97.8

Furthermore, the Avataṃsaka-sūtra says: When a person is about to die, they see the signs of the intermediate existence (antarābhava). If they have performed evil karma, they see the suffering endured in the three evil destinies, or they see Yama holding weapons to bind and arrest them and take them away, or they hear sounds of agony. If they have performed good deeds, they see the palaces of the heavens, adorned with maidens making music, disporting themselves, and enjoying happiness, and such superior wonders.