Sha Chen's idea was truly insane.
Guanyin Bodhisattva felt it was impossible, yet for some reason, Sha Chen's words deeply stirred her.
Sha Chen said, "Bodhisattva, as you know, Tathagata has already stepped into the Saint Realm. He shouldn't be involved in the mundane affairs of Buddhism. It is only right for him to relinquish the position of Buddha."
"Within all of Buddhism, besides my disciple Jin Chanzi, who else is more suitable for this position?"
Guanyin Bodhisattva said, "After all, you are not a member of our Buddhism. Allowing your disciple to become the Buddha of Buddhism—what kind of precedent would that set?"
Sha Chen laughed again. "Bodhisattva, you're letting one detail cloud your judgment. Among the people of Buddhism, whoever possesses virtue should occupy the Buddha's position. Was the original Tathagata Buddha even a disciple from within your Buddhism to begin with?"
