Acknowledgements

ac.1The sūtra was translated from the Tibetan with reference to the Sanskrit by Peter Alan Roberts. Tulku Yeshi Gyatso of the Sakya Monastery, Seattle, was the consulting lama who reviewed the translation. Guilaine Mala was the consultant for the Chinese versions. Emily Bower was the project manager, editor, and proofreader.

ac.2The translation was completed under the patronage and supervision of 84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha.

ac.3The translation of this text has been made possible through the generous sponsorship of an anonymous donor.