觀音玄義 2.23

2.23

Question: The heavy suffering of the hell realm has not yet been eradicated; how can one speak of bestowing pleasure? Answer: When sentient beings enter hell, they mostly give rise to three thoughts; the bodhisattva, taking advantage of the capacity, immediately bestows the cause of pleasure; therefore it is called bestowing pleasure. Furthermore, the bodhisattva is able with great compassion to take on suffering on their behalf, allowing them to rest. In the other realms, suffering is lighter, so the meaning of bestowing pleasure is easily understood.