If you had the choice, would you be Bodhisattva or become a Buddha? For what reason do you choose this?
As a Mahayana Buddhist, one always chooses to wish to become a Bodhisattva. In reality, it is impossible to become a Buddha with all the mixed messages we get in this world.
So, to aspire to be a Bodhisattva is what is possible. And one would be motivated by Compassion to help others because we live in society.
There is an old saying which rings true: ”If you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together.” As a Shin Buddhist, we all want to go far, so we go together as a Sangha (our group of fellow travelers).
Gassho (with palms together), Rev. Ron