‘Thus, Tathāgata is not merely a title but a profound expression of the Buddha’s journey — his departure from delusion and his arrival at truth — serving as an inspiration for practitioners seeking ultimate awakening.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘The Buddha frequently used language to convey deeper truths beyond conventional expression. These interpretations align with his teachings, illustrating the path of enlightenment, where ‘gone’ and ‘come’ represent two aspects of the same transcendent reality.’...

When my daughter was little she explained the meaning of imagination to me. I’d expressed playful skepticism over her imaginary friend and, in response, she fixed me with a pointed stare. “We don’t just see with our eyes, Mommy,” she declared. “We see with our minds.”...

‘Tathāgata is a term used by Gautama Buddha to refer to himself, carrying dual meanings that reflect both movement and transcendence. It can be interpreted as ‘‘one who has thus gone’’ or ‘‘one who has thus come’’.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘Buddha-nature latent in you. Knowing Buddha means nothing else than knowing sentient beings, for the latter ignore that they are potential Buddhas, whereas a Buddha sees no difference between himself and other beings.’ Hui Neng

‘Within our mind there is a Buddha, and that Buddha within is the real Buddha. If Buddha is not to be sought within our mind, where shall we find the real Buddha?’ Hui Neng