Acknowledgements

ac.1Translated, edited, and introduced by ErdeneBaatar Erdene-Ochir, Jed Forman, and Michael Ium, members of the UCSB Buddhist Studies Translation Group–2. The group wishes to thank José I. Cabezón for his support and guidance. We also give our heartfelt gratitude to all our generous teachers.

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