Acknowledgements

ac.1Translated, introduced and annotated by Nathaniel Rich, in consultation with a draft translation by Khenpo Kalsang Gyaltsen and Chodrungma Kunga Chodron of the Sakya Pandita Translation Group. Edited and finalized by members of the 84000 translation team.

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