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@@ -40127,3 +40127,13 @@ benefit if we use both fortunate and unfortunate circumstances to train the
 mind.
   -- Traleg Kyabgon, "The Practice of Lojong: Cultivating Compassion through
      Training the Mind", published by Shambhala Publications.
+~
+O monks, you should focus on four things.  What are these four?  To focus on
+the teachings and not focus on the individual; to focus on the meaning and not
+focus on the words; to focus on timeless awareness and not focus on ordinary
+consciousness; and to focus on the definitive meaning and not focus on the
+meaning that guides.  These four things are things to be realized; they are
+not four kinds of spiritual individuals.
+  -- Jamgön Kongtrul, from "The Treasury of Knowledge: Book Seven and Book
+     Eight, Parts One and Two: Foundations of Buddhist Study and Practice",
+     published by Shambhala Publications.