--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Enlightened Consciousness once awakened…" description: "\"“Enlightened Consciousness once awakened within us serves as a guiding principle, and leads us to hope, bliss, and life; consequently, it is called the..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8a5/kaiten-nukariya-793_consciousness_enlightened-consciousness-once-awakened_2611818.jpg" --- # Enlightened Consciousness once awakened within us serves… ![“Enlightened Consciousness once awakened within us serves as a guiding principle, and leads us to hope, bliss, and life; consequently, it is called the Master[FN#154] of both mind and body. Sometimes it is called the Original[FN#155] Mind, as it is the mind of minds. It is Buddha dwelling in…” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8a5/kaiten-nukariya-793_consciousness_enlightened-consciousness-once-awakened_2611818.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8a5/kaiten-nukariya-793_consciousness_enlightened-consciousness-once-awakened_2611818.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8a5/kaiten-nukariya-793_consciousness_enlightened-consciousness-once-awakened_2611818.jpg) > ““Enlightened Consciousness once awakened within us serves as a guiding principle, and leads us to hope, bliss, and life; consequently, it is called the Master\[FN#154\] of both mind and body. Sometimes it is called the Original\[FN#155\] Mind, as it is the mind of minds. It is Buddha dwelling in individuals.”” [Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kaiten-nukariya/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Awakening a higher consciousness guides us toward hope, joy, and a unified mind‑body state, often described as the Master Mind or Buddha within. **In simple terms:** Awakening higher consciousness brings hope and unity. Key Takeaway Cultivate inner awareness for holistic wellbeing. Themes spirituality mindfulness holistic health hope bliss Mood calm inspired reflective Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - personal meditation - stress reduction - holistic healing - spiritual practice Key Concepts consciousness mind‑body unity Buddha principle Questions to Reflect On - How can you experience this awakening? - What practices nurture the “Original Mind”? 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