Acknowledgements

ac.1This text was translated and introduced by David Mellins and Kaia Fischer under the auspices of the Tibetan Classics Translators Guild of New York. The translators would like to extend their special gratitude to Lama Lozang Jamspal of Ladakh, without whose instruction and guidance this translation would not have been possible.

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