諸經要集 8.9

8.9

Also, the Ekottarikāgama says: 'At that time, the Bhagavat told the bhikṣus: "If there are sentient beings who know how to reciprocate kindness, such people are worthy of respect. They do not forget even small kindnesses, much less great kindnesses. Even if they are separated from me by hundreds of thousands of yojanas, they are still close to me and no different [from being by my side]; I constantly praise them. If there are sentient beings who do not know how to reciprocate kindness, they do not remember even great kindnesses, much less small kindnesses. They are not close to me and I am not close to them. Even if they wear the saṃghāṭī and stand to my left and right, such persons are still far away. Therefore, bhikṣus, you should be mindful of reciprocating kindness, and do not imitate those who fail to reciprocate."'