What is enlightenment?
What is enlightenment?
I am dealing with the subject of enlightenment. How would you describe it? How can one understand it?
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To “Enlighten” means to bring light to where previously there was darkness. It is a metaphor for bringing knowledge and awareness of truth to where there was previously ignorance.
The Buddha taught about freedom from suffering and the causes of suffering, which is ignorance. So, the complete realization and thus attainment of that can he called “enlightenment” .
But the word “enlightenment” doesn’t come from the Buddhist teachings. It’s a western concept.
The Buddha taught about freedom from suffering and the causes of suffering, which is ignorance. So, the complete realization and thus attainment of that can he called “enlightenment” .
But the word “enlightenment” doesn’t come from the Buddhist teachings. It’s a western concept.
EMPTIFUL.
An inward outlook produces outward insight.
An inward outlook produces outward insight.
Re: What is enlightenment?
The polishing of a dirty mirror until its clear and shiny again.
Life is like a game, either you win or lose!
Life is like a fight, either you live or die!
Life is like a show, either you laugh or cry!
Life is like a dream, either you know or not!!!
Life is like a fight, either you live or die!
Life is like a show, either you laugh or cry!
Life is like a dream, either you know or not!!!
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As previously mentioned, enlightenment is a Western term not found in original sources. Perhaps look into the etymology of terms actually used in Buddhism. Here is a link to get you started:
https://www.rigpawiki.org/index.php?title=Enlightenment
https://www.rigpawiki.org/index.php?title=Enlightenment
Re: What is enlightenment?
From my point of view, enlightenment means inner peace, happiness, comprehensive love and unity consciousness. One rises above the dualistic view of the world. One thinks egofree. One is one with everything.
Re: What is enlightenment?
You mean the old definition, that of a lotus flower raising above the mud.
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I'm sorry. I was getting a bit paranoid there.
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