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It is the preliminary to making. The Perfection of Wisdom is the great bodhisattva who accomplishes patience, and it is the preliminary to perfecting the Perfection of Patience. The Perfection of Wisdom is the great bodhisattva who initiates diligence, and it is the preliminary to perfecting the Perfection of Diligence. The Perfection of Wisdom is the great bodhisattva who enters into meditative concentration, and it is the preliminary to perfecting the Perfection of Meditative Concentration. The Perfection of Wisdom is the great bodhisattva who contemplates the Dharma, the Perfection of Wisdom, and it is the preliminary to perfecting the Perfection of Wisdom. Kauśika, for example, the trees of Jambudvipa have various leaves, various flowers, various fruits, various shapes, and are arranged in various widths, but no difference or distinction is seen in their shadows, except that the shadow is merely counted as a shadow. Kauśika, similarly, the five perfections are held by the Perfection of Wisdom, and no difference or distinction is seen in those who dedicate themselves to the wisdom of omniscience. Indra requested: Blessed One, the Perfection of Wisdom is for the sake of perfecting all qualities, and is endowed with great qualities. Blessed One, the Perfection of Wisdom is for the sake of having immeasurable qualities, and is endowed with immeasurable qualities. Blessed One, the Perfection of Wisdom is for the sake of having boundless qualities, and is endowed with universally infinite qualities. Blessed One, whatever son or daughter of good family writes this Perfection of Wisdom, makes it into a scripture, holds it, and makes offerings with flowers, garlands, incense, perfume, powder, clothing, umbrellas, banners, streamers, and various musical instruments, respects it, honors it, reveres it, and worships it, that