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The root-word "buddha" means to wake up, to know, to understand; and he or she who wakes up and understands is call a buddha. it is as simple as that. the capacity to wake up, to understand, and to love is called buddha nature.
-Nhat Hanh
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The Root-word "buddha" Means To Wake Up,

Nhat Hanh
The root-word "buddha" means to wake up, to know, to understand; and he or she who wakes up and understands is call a buddha. it is as simple as that. the capacity to wake up, to understand, and to love is called buddha nature.
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