勸發菩提心集 3.64

3.64

If he sees bhikṣus engaged in whatever duties, upon seeing them he pays homage with an attitude of solemn respect, approaching and inquiring after them, and should reflect: 'Even if for as many kalpas as the sands of the Ganges, I were always to make great offerings without interruption in heavenly shrines, it would not equal a single person leaving home.' Furthermore, he reflects: 'Household life has many faults and perils, while the renunciant life has none of them.' As appropriate, he reflects at length: 'The Dharmic activities performed and the virtues obtained by those who have left home—when will I obtain them?' He should contemplate at length all the aspects of practice of the three vehicles.