Establishing the state of Buddhahood as our basic life tendency is what it means to “attain Buddhahooad.” Of course, even with Buddhahood as our basic life tendency, we won’t be free of problems or suffering because we will still possess the other nine worlds. But the foundation of our lives will become one of hope, and we will increasingly experience a condition of security and joy.

From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 45