Significance of Innate-Wisdom

Innate-Wisdom in Tibetan Buddhism is described as an intrinsic understanding that develops throughout the spiritual journey, particularly during meditation practice. It represents a natural insight that emerges as one progresses, culminating in an understanding attained through successful meditation and the opening of the Bodhi-Heart. In contrast, Indian history views Innate-Wisdom as the natural insight present in children, which is often overlooked by adults. Together, these perspectives highlight the importance of cultivating and recognizing inherent understanding in the journey of life.

Synonyms: Inherent knowledge, Intuitive wisdom, Intrinsic awareness, Intuitive knowledge, Inherent understanding, Instinctive wisdom

In Dutch: Aangeboren Wijsheid; In Finnish: Synnynnäinen viisaus; In Spanish: Sabiduría innata

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Buddhist concept of 'Innate-Wisdom'
Buddhism Books

Innate-Wisdom in Buddhism signifies a natural insight gained through meditation and spiritual growth, revealing intrinsic understanding that unfolds with adherence to teachings, culminating in the enlightenment of the Bodhi-Heart.

Significance in Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism):
Tibetan Buddhism Books

Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayana) are collected indepently.

From: The Six Yogas of Naropa

(1) The original wisdom that unfolds as one follows the teachings.[1] (2) An intrinsic understanding or insight that is part of the spiritual journey and development.[2] (3) A natural understanding or insight that emerges as one progresses in their meditation practice.[3] (4) An intrinsic understanding or knowledge that arises through successful meditation and the melting of the Bodhi-Heart.[4]

Significance in Theravada (major branch of Buddhism):
Theravada Books

Theravada is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas

(1) A quality possessed by Visakha, leading her to dismount from the coach and go on foot to the Buddha, considering it improper to ride in a coach.[5]

The concept of Innate-Wisdom in local and regional sources
History Books

Innate-Wisdom highlights the inherent understanding and perspectives that children have, which are frequently underestimated by adults, emphasizing the value of recognizing and nurturing this natural insight within young individuals.

Significance in India history and geography:

From: Triveni Journal

(1) The natural insight and understanding that children possess, often overlooked by adults.[6]