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THE DIAMOND SUTRA

throughout infinite ages; and if another disciple, hearing this Scripture proclaimed, steadfastly believed it, his felicity would be appreciably greater than the other. But how much greater must be the felicity of a disciple who transcribes the sacred text, observes its precepts, studies its Laws, and repeats the Scripture that others may be edified thereby?"

Subhuti, the relative importance of this Scripture may thus be summarily stated: its truth is infinite; its worth incomparable; and its merit interminable."

"The Lord Buddha delivered this Scripture specifically for those who are entered upon the path which leads to Nirvana, and for those who are attaining to the ultimate plane of Buddhic thought. If a disciple rigorously

1 Literally, for the ta-cheng-che- those of the great vehicle, ie, the Mahayana faith. "They taught (the Mahayana school) that there were two methods of salvation, or, so to speak, two ways or two vehicles-the great and the little (Maha-Yana and Hina-Yana)- and indeed two Bodhis or forms of true knowledge which these vehicles had to con- vey (there was also a middle way). The former was for ordinary persons, the latter

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