Acknowledgements

ac.1This text was translated by Robert Kritzer, who also wrote the introduction.

ac.2The translation was completed under the patronage and supervision of 84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha. Nathaniel Rich edited the translation and the introduction, and Ven. Konchog Norbu copyedited the text. Martina Cotter was in charge of the digital publication process.

ac.3The translation of this text has been made possible through the generous sponsorship of Make and Wang Xiao Juan.