As long as we practice with a vow to help others, we are the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion, and we become the leading figure in the Heart Sutra, whether we are a layperson or are ordained, whether whether celibate or married, living in the monastery or living in secular society.
Dosung Yoo, Thunderous Silence: A Formula for Ending Suffering: A Practical Guide to the Heart Sutra
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