In this life, everything that comes to us is, directly or indirectly, due to the kindness of others. We buy food from others in the market; the clothing we wear and the houses we live in depend upon the help of others. And to attain the ultimate goals of nirvana and Buddhahood, we are completely dependent upon others; without them we would be unable to meditate upon love, compassion, trust, and so forth, and thus could not generate spiritual experiences. Also, any meditation teaching we receive has come from the
