Acknowledgements

ac.1Translated by the Pema Yeshé Dé Translation Group. The translation, introduction, and notes were produced and edited by Giuliano Proença. The English translation and ancillary materials were proofread by Daniela Espíndola. Thanks are due to Karin Kerb for making otherwise unavailable bibliographical material accessible to us.

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