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A bodhisattva is an awakened being who delays entering...

Master Kosen – Published on July 17 – buddhism

Question

First, I would like to apologize for the questions I asked you. I am a little ashamed to have asked them and wasted your
time.
I read that a bodhisattva is an awakened being who delays entering
nirvana out of compassion for those who live in illusion.
Why is the word delay used?

Lydia

Answer from Master Kosen

It’s all right; we have all the time in the world.

Kosen


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