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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[–] 9176350? 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
This is a very strange phrase, do you know where it comes from? It is very perennial and I don't think it jives with the historical record nor how scriptures themselves depict the "masters".
[–] middle_path [S] ago
I don't know I heard it years ago and it stuck with me. I did a quick search and a Tumblr page credited Bruce Lee.