--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When this innermost wisdom is fully…" description: "\"“When this innermost wisdom is fully awakened, we are able to realize that each and everyone of us is identical in spirit, in essence, in nature with t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/533/kaiten-nukariya-793_face-to-face_when-this-innermost-wisdom-is-fully-awak_3075104.jpg" --- # When this innermost wisdom is fully awakened, we are able… ![“When this innermost wisdom is fully awakened, we are able to realize that each and everyone of us is identical in spirit, in essence, in nature with the universal life or Buddha, that each ever lives face to face with Buddha,” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/533/kaiten-nukariya-793_face-to-face_when-this-innermost-wisdom-is-fully-awak_3075104.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/533/kaiten-nukariya-793_face-to-face_when-this-innermost-wisdom-is-fully-awak_3075104.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/533/kaiten-nukariya-793_face-to-face_when-this-innermost-wisdom-is-fully-awak_3075104.jpg) > ““When this innermost wisdom is fully awakened, we are able to realize that each and everyone of us is identical in spirit, in essence, in nature with the universal life or Buddha, that each ever lives face to face with Buddha,”” [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 our inner wisdom reveals our shared essential nature with the universal life, fostering unity with the Buddha. **In simple terms:** Awakening inner wisdom shows we are all fundamentally the same. Key Takeaway Practice meditation to recognize shared essence. Themes spirituality unity self‑realization Mood calm inspired Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - meditation retreats - personal reflection - interfaith dialogues Key Concepts Buddhist philosophy interconnectedness mindfulness Questions to Reflect On - How does recognizing shared essence affect daily interactions? - What practices help awaken this inner wisdom? 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