法苑珠林 50.9

50.9

Furthermore, the Ekottarika-āgama says: 'At that time, the World-Honoured One addressed the bhikṣus: "If there is a sentient being who shows reciprocity, this person is worthy of respect. He does not forget even a small kindness, how much less a great kindness! Even if he is separated from here by hundreds of thousands of yojanas, he is still as near to me as ever, and I constantly praise him. If there is a sentient being who does not show reciprocity, he does not remember even a great kindness, how much less a small kindness! He is not close to me, and I am not close to him. Even if he wears the saṅghāṭī and is at my side, this person is still far away. Therefore, bhikṣus, you should be mindful of reciprocity in every thought; do not learn ungratefulness."'