to put it another way, the principle of 'Christ' has always existed, it has always been one with the father. This is the meaning of 'buddha nature' It has never been that a being would need to awaken though their own ability relying only upon themselves -Christ was always there.

to put it another way, the principle of 'Christ' has always existed, it has always been one with the father. This is the meaning of 'buddha nature' It has never been that a being would need to awaken though their own ability relying only upon themselves -Christ was always there.