--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What I believe is that we have this…" description: "\"What I believe is that we have this extraordinary spirit inside ourselves, which for me is our Buddha nature. I believe we are in the process of openin..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fff/eve-ensler-1402_believe_what-i-believe-is-that-we-have-this-extr_818132.jpg" --- # What I believe is that we have this extraordinary spirit… ![“What I believe is that we have this extraordinary spirit inside ourselves, which for me is our Buddha nature. I believe we are in the process of opening and getting closer and closer to our Buddha nature and stripping away all that is covering it. I don't think I'm going to end up meeting this one…” quote by Eve Ensler](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fff/eve-ensler-1402_believe_what-i-believe-is-that-we-have-this-extr_818132.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fff/eve-ensler-1402_believe_what-i-believe-is-that-we-have-this-extr_818132.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fff/eve-ensler-1402_believe_what-i-believe-is-that-we-have-this-extr_818132.jpg) > “What I believe is that we have this extraordinary spirit inside ourselves, which for me is our Buddha nature. I believe we are in the process of opening and getting closer and closer to our Buddha nature and stripping away all that is covering it. I don't think I'm going to end up meeting this one being up there or out there.” [Eve Ensler](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eve-ensler/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human beings possess an inner Buddha nature that can be uncovered through self‑realization and letting go of obscuring layers. **In simple terms:** We have an inner enlightened spirit that can be revealed. Key Takeaway Seek inner clarity and release limiting beliefs. Themes spirituality self‑discovery inner peace Mood calm hopeful inspired Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - personal meditation - therapy - spiritual retreats - daily reflection Key Concepts Buddha nature mindfulness self‑transformation Questions to Reflect On - How can you recognize your inner Buddha nature? - What habits conceal your true self? 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