The eyes of Merit Buddha lit up, pleading to Maitreya Buddha, "Buddha, can you lend me some more money, so I can pay off the loan?"
Maitreya Buddha glanced at Merit Buddha, thinking, you're borrowing my money to pay off my debt, what are you thinking? Smiling, he said, "Buddha, your idea is brilliant, so wise. Therefore, I suggest you go to Mahasthamaprapta, the Pharmacist Buddha for a loan, and then pay back what you owe me."
"No, that's not possible!"
"Why? Are they unwilling to lend you?"
Merit Buddha looked down, embarrassed, "Because I also borrowed a million merits from them."
Instantly, Maitreya Buddha felt a sense of urgency, realizing he also owed Mahasthamaprapta and the Pharmacist; if he doesn't repay me, I'm done for.
