And constantly take pity on and relieve the suffering living beings. By that, Bodhisattvas never lose their immeasurable virtuous roots. If on e c an dilige ntly nur ture meritorious virtues, constantly be thankful, and take pity on living beings, then the Bodhi is already in his hand.
(The Maha-Vaipulya Tathagata’s Unimaginable State Sutra)
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