Once Tathagata, having observed every sort of sentient…
““Once Tathagata, having observed every sort of sentient beings all over the universe, said as follows: 'Wonderful, how wonderful! That these various sentient beings, endowed with the wisdom of Tathagata, are not conscious of it because of their errors and illusions! I shall teach them the sacred truth and make them free from illusion for ever. I shall (thus) enable them to find by themselves the Great Wisdom of Tathagatha within them and make them equal to Buddha.' [FN#384]””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The Buddha observes that beings possess innate wisdom but are blinded by delusion; he vows to guide them to realize this inner enlightenment.
In simple terms: People have hidden wisdom but are misled; teaching can awaken it.
Key Takeaway
Guide others to recognize their inner wisdom.
Themes
wisdom
delusion
enlightenment
teaching
Mood
compassionate
reflective
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- spiritual counseling
- education
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
Buddhist doctrine
inner potential
spiritual awakening
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner wisdom have you ignored?
- How can you help others see beyond their delusions?
A Different Perspective
Realizing inner wisdom may be hindered by deep-seated habits and cultural conditioning.