--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Having set ourselves free from the…" description: "\"“Having set ourselves free from the misconception of Self, next we must awaken our innermost wisdom, pure and divine, called the Mind of Buddha,[FN#190..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/46f/kaiten-nukariya-793_buddha_having-set-ourselves-free-from-the-misco_2837291.jpg" --- # Having set ourselves free from the misconception of Self… ![“Having set ourselves free from the misconception of Self, next we must awaken our innermost wisdom, pure and divine, called the Mind of Buddha,[FN#190] or Bodhi,[FN#191] or Prajnya[FN#192] by Zen masters.” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/46f/kaiten-nukariya-793_buddha_having-set-ourselves-free-from-the-misco_2837291.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/46f/kaiten-nukariya-793_buddha_having-set-ourselves-free-from-the-misco_2837291.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/46f/kaiten-nukariya-793_buddha_having-set-ourselves-free-from-the-misco_2837291.jpg) > ““Having set ourselves free from the misconception of Self, next we must awaken our innermost wisdom, pure and divine, called the Mind of Buddha,\[FN#190\] or Bodhi,\[FN#191\] or Prajnya\[FN#192\] by Zen masters.”” [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. Realizing self‑lessness awakens innate wisdom, aligning with Buddhist enlightenment concepts. **In simple terms:** Letting go of self reveals inner wisdom. Key Takeaway Practice mindfulness to discover inner truth. Themes spirituality wisdom enlightenment Mood calm hopeful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - meditation retreats - daily mindfulness - teaching Buddhist philosophy - writing reflective essays - counseling Key Concepts non‑self mindfulness Questions to Reflect On - What does “self‑lessness” mean to you? - How can you cultivate inner wisdom daily? 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