Yes, semantics of language.

Think of it like a triangle. Both are on the bottom line. One is on the left axis and one on the right axis. The left axis points to the right, as a direction. The right points to the left, in reality. Both are on the bottom level, the direction and trajectory is really the same, but the words point differently. (This is why there are different traditions - "Everything is Buddha" "Practice towards Buddhahood" Not understanding the inner art, some want to argue about how special the other is, and this gives rise to the mistake of sectarianism in Buddhist traditions, although the mark of a good guide will focus on the students on what really matters - the practice, compassion, true life and practice) The ways are not truly "different" in content and substance (and noting that what you say i.e. the Buddha never taught etc seems anathema to any basic facts) - and neither are at the top level, the third point at the top, however you want to position it.

Without "practice" there is no progress - and what you are talking about is simply a practice (the fact that you cannot abide by selective words that are used across all Buddhist traditions is indicative of a type of mindset). You want to say you are a fully awakened Buddha with all that it brings) go ahead. In Zen we say you are Buddha, everything is Buddha, but such things are only true when they are really true - not because you say it, or even if you can do a little bit of awareness practice, which is just the start of any serious meditation, not least the real progress. I don't know if you think that what you are saying is very extraordinary or different - it's not. Anyone can read and say such things, and understanding it to whatever degree you do is also nice, but right at the beginning of the road. Enjoy your life, and any semantics and certainty that goes with it

JL