The qualities of Buddhahood are gained
Through living beings and Victorious Ones alike,
Why then do we respect the Victorious Ones
And not living beings in the same way?
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Atisha
from the book Atisha's Lamp For The Path To Enlightenment
translated by Ruth Sonam
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