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What is meant by the state of spiritual enlightenment in Zen Buddhism?
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∙ 8y ago
In Zen the enlightenment is most often seen as coming in a sudden burst, like suddenly getting a subtle joke and bursting out laughing a long time aftter the joke is told. This is called "Satori". The word means "understanding." A lesser or preliminary form of satorri is "Kensho" Using the analogy of the joke again, this is the point where you understand that the subtle joke had a deeper meaning but can't quite put your finger on it.
In both cases the enlightenment is that point in time where things all come together.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 8y agoFor an expert's response, please refer to the answer given by T.E. Woodwose. Zen is complex and hard to grasp, and I am still at the bottom of the mountain.
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Enlightenment that Buddhists seek is also known as what?
The ultimate enlightenment in Buddhism is known as nirvana or the nirvana state.
What means Enlightened One?
Gautama Buddha was known as the "Enlightened one" as well as Karma
What does the word enlightenment mean?
Enlightenment in a secular context often means the "full comprehension of a situation" but in spiritual terms the word alludes to a spiritual revelation or a state of bliss - free from ignorance, desire and suffering.
What religion believe in enlightenment?
Enlightenment is a concept mostly associated with Buddhism and Hinduism. In Buddhism, enlightenment is called nirvana. Nirvana is believed to be a state of peace and unity with the cosmos. Hinduism also uses the concept of nirvana, called moksha, considering it a representation of freedom from desire and other worldly passions. Enlightenment is also part of the conclusion to the Hindu cycle of reincarnation.
What does enlightent mean?
to give info or acknowledge
What do Buddhisms believe will happen in the afterlife?
In Buddhism you progress through re-birth and death seeking enlightenment. When you are enlightened you can enter into a state of Nirvana which is a loss of the illusion of self. Essentially "you" are not there. Alternately you can chose to return to the cycle of death and rebirth to help others attain enlightenment.
Why is the Buhdi important in Buddhism?
I think you question really is "why is Bodhiimportant in Buddhism". Bodhi is the word for enlightenment in Pali and Sanskrit. Bodhi is the goal of Buddhism. To reach that state in which we can see clearly and understand the universe, our place in it and how it all is interconnected is a Buddhist's goal.
Is there any deity believed in in Buddhism?
No, Buddha himself is not worshipped, rather Buddhists attempt to attain the state of enlightenment that Buddha himself achieved.
Define the enlightenment?
The Enlightenment was an intellectual and cultural movement that emphasized reason, science, and skepticism of traditional authority in the 17th and 18th centuries. It sought to promote knowledge and human progress through the application of reason and critical thinking across various fields such as philosophy, science, politics, and religion.
Did Ashoka receive enlightenment?
This is not a simple issue to deal with because enlightenment is an esoteric state beyond the form realm in which we live. In Tibetan Buddhism there are specific signs of an individual reaching enlightenment and realisation, I'm unaware of these being evident in Ashoka's case. This doesn't necessarily mean that he did or didn't reach an enlightened state.
What is the transcendent state of Buddhism?
When a Buddhist reaches a transcendent state, they have reached Nirvana (Nibbana) and have become enlightened
Who were the most important people in Buddhism?
Siddartha Gautama, because he is the first to reach enlightenment yet stayed to share the method with others. Ashoka Maurya, because he made Buddhism the state religion. Every "major" religion became so because it was the state religion for a large empire.
