His Holiness
The Third Dalai Lama
Sonam Gyatso
(1543–1588)
“Taking Refuge but then not observing the Refuge precepts is of very little benefit and the power of having taken it is soon lost. Therefore be always mindful of the precepts.”
From Essence of Refined Gold by His Holiness the Third Dalai Lama Sonam Gyatso. Translated by Glen Mullin. Tushita Books (India), 1978.