Enlightenment

All A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Term	Definition
Enlightenment	(skt: bodhi; tib.: jang chub) Awakening; Buddhahood. The ultimate goal of Buddhist practice, attained when all limitations have been removed from the mind and all ones positive potential has been realized. It is a state characterized by unlimited compassion, skill, and wisdom (omniscience). There are three types of Enlightenment, though the first two are not real Enlightenment, but only Nirvana: 1. Hinayana Enlightenment (Nirvana) of the Listeneres 2. Hinayana Enlightnement (Nirvana) of the Self Made Buddhas 3. Mahayana Enlightenment, which is the highest

Term

Definition

(skt: bodhi; tib.: jang chub) Awakening; Buddhahood. The ultimate goal of Buddhist practice, attained when all limitations have been removed from the mind and all ones positive potential has been realized. It is a state characterized by unlimited compassion, skill, and wisdom (omniscience). There are three types of Enlightenment, though the first two are not real Enlightenment, but only Nirvana:

1. Hinayana Enlightenment (Nirvana) of the Listeneres

2. Hinayana Enlightnement (Nirvana) of the Self Made Buddhas

3. Mahayana Enlightenment, which is the highest

Language

Words of Wisdom

"If, with the rope of mindfulness, you bind firm the elephant of the mind, you will let go of every fear and find virtue close at hand."

- Shantideva