--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: relying on our inner experience, which is…" description: "\"“relying on our inner experience, which is the only direct way of knowing Buddha, we conceive Him as a Being with profound wisdom and boundless mercy, ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fe3/kaiten-nukariya-793_children_relying-on-our-inner-experience-which-is_1948503.jpg" --- # relying on our inner experience, which is the only direct… ![“relying on our inner experience, which is the only direct way of knowing Buddha, we conceive Him as a Being with profound wisdom and boundless mercy, who loves all beings as His children, whom He is fostering, bringing up, guiding, and teaching.” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fe3/kaiten-nukariya-793_children_relying-on-our-inner-experience-which-is_1948503.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fe3/kaiten-nukariya-793_children_relying-on-our-inner-experience-which-is_1948503.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fe3/kaiten-nukariya-793_children_relying-on-our-inner-experience-which-is_1948503.jpg) > ““relying on our inner experience, which is the only direct way of knowing Buddha, we conceive Him as a Being with profound wisdom and boundless mercy, who loves all beings as His children, whom He is fostering, bringing up, guiding, and teaching.”” [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. The quote describes seeing Buddha through personal experience, viewing Him as a wise, compassionate guide who nurtures all beings as children. **In simple terms:** Seeing Buddha as a caring teacher based on personal insight. Key Takeaway Embrace personal experience to connect with compassionate guidance. Themes spirituality compassion guidance Mood reflective reverent Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - personal meditation - spiritual study - teaching others - seeking guidance Key Concepts Buddhist philosophy inner experience nurturing Questions to Reflect On - How does personal experience shape your view of the divine? - In what ways can you embody compassionate guidance? 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