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 arrogant.
   -- Ringu Tulku, from "Daring Steps: Traversing the Path of the Buddha",
      edited and translated by Rosemarie Fuchs, page 92.
+~
+The role of other sentient beings
+
+  In relation to the attainment of liberation from cylic existence, which is
+known also as "definite goodness," the role of other sentient beings is
+indispensable.  In the Buddhist understanding, the key spiritual practices
+that lead to the attainment of liberation are the Three Higher
+Trainings—higher training in morality, in meditation, and in wisdom.  The
+last two are based upon the foundation of the first, namely the training in
+morality.  As I said before, the presence of other sentience beings is
+indispensable for this training.  This is how we come to the powerful
+realisation that the role of other sentient beings is essential in all areas
+of our mundane and spiritual activities.
+  -- H.H. the Dalai Lama