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 INSCRIPTION ON THE STONE TABLET IN THE EASTERN PAVILION OF THE WESTERN YELLOW TEMPLE.

(Translation.)

Epitaph on the Dagoba, tomb of the ashes of the Pure and Peaceful One.

Thus have We heard, that the men of action are not those of the law, but the law is inaction.

Those who do not persevere, do not attain the way. The way is never ceasing effort.

Greatly compassionating mankind and desiring and striving to help them, he in his kindness travelled from beginningless space.

His wonderful bright intelligence knew all things.

His benefit was all-pervading, alike to men and heaven, comforting the rejoicing universe, and fulfilling all desire (for holiness).

His wisdom was a lamp, that added to the eternal