Tsong-ka-pa's intention in praising Buddhism is not to insult other
teachers. Statements of the greatness of Buddhism are made in order to
develop one-pointedness of mind toward practice, for one who is able to
practise Buddhism must generate effort to do so. It is necessary for him to
have confidence in Buddha's teaching from the round orb of his heart.
There is a Tibetan saying that one cannot sew with a two-pointed needle or
achieve aims with a two-pointed mind. Similarly, if a practitioner is
hesitant, he will not put great force into the practice of any one system.
Tsong-ka-pa states that Buddhism is the best in order that persons who would
be helped more through engaging in the Buddhist path than through another
system might not be diverted to another path. (p.48)
-- H.H. the Dalai Lama, Tsong-ka-pa and Jeffrey Hopkins, "Tantra in Tibet",
published by Snow Lion Publications
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