Buddha-nature

Buddha-nature is the intrinsic potential within all beings to attain enlightenment and profound wisdom. It suggests that beneath our thoughts, emotions, and limitations, there exists an inherent purity and openness, much like a seed with the potential to grow into a fully developed tree. Recognizing Buddha-nature encourages individuals to see their true capacity for compassion, clarity, and enlightenment, regardless of current struggles or ignorance. It emphasizes that enlightenment isn’t something outside ourselves to be obtained, but a natural aspect of our true essence, waiting to be realized through awareness and practice.