Even if enlightenment is in some ways “ineffable,” we are still obligated to make sense of it as best we can. This chapter explores some of the problems inherent in interpreting the competing Theravāda and Mahāyāna accounts of Buddhist enlightenment. The chapter compares and contrasts a Thera...
“Or to abide at the still point of the turning world beyond time and space. Nothingness that precedes the big bang. So to speak. Metaphorically speaking. “So, after enlightenment, people’s identity becomes elastic and the mind and body is no longer a place you’re locked in. It’s ...
With translation, the self is simply given a new way to think or feel about reality. The self is given a new belief—perhaps holistic instead of atomistic, perhaps forgiveness instead of blame, perhaps relational instead of analytic. The self then learns to translate its world and its being ...
One reason frequently cited by Buddhists is that pondering a distant goal might be a waste of energy that would be better applied to practice: Quiet the flow of obsessive thinking, put yourself in a mindful state of presence, and let enlightenment take care of itself. In this book, however...
意三者,嫉恚痴。 如是十事,不顺圣道,名十恶行。 是恶若止,名十善行耳。 – 四十二章经: 第四章 (释迦牟尼佛) The Buddha said, ‘Sentient beings with ten matters are good, also with ten matters are evil. What are the ten? Of the body, are three, of speech, are four, and of the...
" If it's simply not to attain, not to know is there some sweet place, some fixed position or not? Enlightenment is often thought of as one such a thing - the perfected state. Shitou said, "The vast sky does not hinder white clouds from flying." "From these white clouds there may...
With reference to his own Enlightenment the Buddha said: 谈到他自己的悟道时,佛说: ‘The eye was born, knowledge was born, wisdom was born, science was born, light was born.' 「眼睛生出来了,知识生出来了, 智能生出来了,善巧生出来了,光明生出来了。」 It is always seeing through knowledge ...
Interestingly, some tantric traditions even view sex asa tool for achieving enlightenment. Are you sold yet? If your answer is yes, continue reading for some tips and tricks to dipping your toes in the tantric sex waters. Tips for practicing tantric sex ...
Buddhi is considered crucial for achieving spiritual insight and enlightenment, as it allows individuals to distinguish between reality and illusion. On the other hand, Buddha is a title that means "the Enlightened One" or "the Awakened One" in Buddhism. It refers to Siddhartha Gautama, who ...
A Buddha is someone who has attained enlightenment, also known as nirvana. According to Buddhist belief, a Buddha is someone who has achieved a state of perfect wisdom and compassion, free from all ignorance and suffering. The most famous Buddha is Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha...