We all know the Buddha claimed to be enlightened. And most claim in that same regard, Jesus was too. Buddha described it as an end to suffering, Jesus saw it as salvation.
I know it's an apples to oranges comparison, but many who claim to be enlightened say that everyone is capable of this. Along with the process comes compassion, forgiveness, lasting happiness, gratitude for all life, and really every positive emotion without any of the negatives.
So how do you guys feel about the concept?
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[–] 9136896? 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
How would you define enlightenment? While I've studied Buddhism a tiny bit, I can't say I ever understood what it is.
[–] middle_path [S] 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
My understanding is that it is a higher form of consciousness that allows one to truly understand the world, and not see it through the lense of perception.
I feel it's kind of like sex. If someone has never had an orgasm, the idea of sex is confusing. It may be somewhat understood on an intellectual level, but until you finally do it - you'll never understand it.
[–] 9136957? ago
Have you done it? If so, how? What did it feel like?