Before The World-Honoured One’s leaving Tusita Heaven (1) – Zen Fools

The World-Honoured One had already been born in the royal palace before leaving Tusita Heaven, and even before emerging from his mother’s womb, he had already delivered all sentient beings in the world.

Student: “Then, why was the Buddha born in India 2,500 years ago?”

Master: “In order to show that He was in the royal palace before leaving Tusita Heaven.”

Commentary:
The Buddha never moves at all, but there is no place out of His reach.

©Boo Ahm

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