Acknowledgements

ac.1This sūtra was translated into English by Peter Alan Roberts. Ling Lung Chen, Wang Chipan, Xiaolong Diao, Ting Lee Ling, and H. S. Sum Cheuk Shing were consultants for the Chinese versions of the sūtra. Emily Bower was the project manager and editor. Tracy Davis was the copyeditor. With thanks to Michael Radich for sharing his research on the sūtra.

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 Zhang Da Da.