Fundamentally, Buddhism is for the awakenment and benefit of beings. So, you can't say, "Oh, you can't have … - Sakyong Mipham

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Sakyong Mipham

Fundamentally, Buddhism is for the awakenment and benefit of beings. So, you can't say, "Oh, you can't have it because you're not ready for it. " That goes against the fundamental principle.

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