Buddha nature Quote by Jamgön Mipham
![“Primordial wisdom [Skt. jñāna; Tib. ཡེ་ཤེས་, yeshé; Wyl. ye shes] has many names, but in truth it refers simply to the inseparability of the ground and fruit, the one and only essence-drop [thig le nyag gcig] of the dharmakaya. If it is assessed from the standpoint of its utterly pure nature, it…” quote by Jamgön Mipham](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/913/jamg-n-mipham-85065_buddha-nature_primordial-wisdom-skt-j-na-tib-yesh-wyl_646065.jpg)
““Primordial wisdom [Skt. jñāna; Tib. ཡེ་ཤེས་, yeshé; Wyl. ye shes] has many names, but in truth it refers simply to the inseparability of the ground and fruit, the one and only essence-drop [thig le nyag gcig] of the dharmakaya. If it is assessed from the standpoint of its utterly pure nature, it is the actual dharmakaya, primordial Buddhahood. For, from its own side, it is free from every obscuration. We must understand that we are Buddha from the very beginning. Without this understanding, we will fail to recognize the spontaneously present mandala of the ground, and we will be obliged to assert, in accordance with the vehicle of the paramitas, that Buddhahood has a cause. We will fail to recognize the authentic view of the Secret Mantra.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path, 19th century Tibetan Buddhism
Primordial wisdom is the inherent, inseparable unity of ultimate reality and its expression, representing innate Buddhahood free from obscurations.
In simple terms: True wisdom is the natural unity of ground and fruit, the pure Buddha nature.
Key Takeaway
Recognize your innate Buddha nature now.
Themes
Buddhism
wisdom
non-duality
spiritual realization
Mood
contemplative
reverent
inspired
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- Meditation practice
- study of tantra
- mindful living
- recognizing inherent goodness
Key Concepts
Dharmakaya
primordial wisdom
emptiness
non-self
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you experience the inseparability of ground and fruit in daily life?
- What practices help reveal your innate Buddha nature?
A Different Perspective
It may be challenging to grasp non-dual concepts without guided instruction.
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