In this paper, I consider Lingzhi Yuanzhao's philosophy of Amitabha's descent at the moment of death. Yuanzhao's philosophy of descent at the moment of death is based on the idea that “all phenomenon is mind-only existence.” For example, even Amitabha's Pure Land, which surpasses the ten trillion Buddha Lands, has mind-only existence. However, since the mind is not limited to the body, but extends to include all existence, all the buddhas of the four directions are also within the mind. According to Yuanzhao, while Amitabha is within the mind, nevertheless based on the Original Vow, Amitabha descends from the Pure Land to greet sentient beings at the moment of death.
