A. It’s true that the cup has each proper to be enlightened simply as a lot as we do. Nevertheless, you need to know that in case you attain enlightenment, all of the universe attains enlightenment together with you, however that the Buddha can also be by no means enlightened, to not point out the cup, until you’re enlightened. If you happen to really wish to see the cup attain enlightenment, you first ought to attain enlightenment.
Scholar: “When can I attain enlightenment?”
Grasp: “When this cup attains enlightenment.”
Scholar: “When does this cup attain enlightenment?”
Grasp: “Whenever you attain enlightenment.”
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