“Although we are in samsara, we can still see proof of the existence of buddha nature permeating all living beings. [One] way in which we can discern whether beings have buddha nature is rik (Wyl. rigs; Skt. gotra), in other words the quality we perceive in one who possesses this buddha nature. […] All beings have buddha nature because all beings have within themselves what we call the essence of the buddha, this ju (Wyl. rgyu; Skt. hetu), this seed, which can blossom into a buddha and which constitutes our potential for enlightenment.” BuddhismAwakeningPotentialBuddha NatureRigpa Book:Path to Buddhahood: Teachings on Gampopa's Jewel Ornament of Liberation Source: Path to Buddhahood: Teachings on Gampopa's Jewel Ornament of Liberation