“Faith precedes all virtuous activities, like a mother.
It protects and increases all beneficial qualities,
Dispels hesitation, and rescues us from the four rivers.
Faith is the source of the siddhi of happiness.
It dispels mental defilements and turbulence, makes the mind clear,
Eliminates pride, and is the root of respect.
Faith is the supreme wealth, treasure, and legs;
And is like hands with which to gather virtues.”
~Lamp of the Jewel Sutra, Buddha