Enlightenment: 1 definition

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In Buddhism
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In Jainism
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Enlightenment means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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In Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)

: Google Books: The Crystal Mirror of Philosophical Systems

Enlightenment (in Tibetan: byang chub; Sanskrit: bodhi) 鈥� More properly 鈥渁wakening,鈥� this is the goal of the Buddhist path, achieved by 艢膩kyamuni Buddha under the bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, and attainable by all sentient beings. In Hinayana, it is the nirvana attained by an arhat; in Mahayana, it is buddhahood, entailing omniscience, infinite compassion, and the power to manifest in countless ways to assist sentient beings

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Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha鈥檚 words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (惫补箩谤补测腻苍补) are collected indepently.

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve Reflections

Enlightenment (in Sanskrit: bodhi) refers to one of the 鈥�(twelve) reflections鈥� (产丑腻惫补苍腻), according to 艢ubhacandra鈥檚 J帽膩n膩r峁嘺va.鈥擶here is the escape from the bottom of the pit of hell for the living soul who is continually oppressed by infinite evil? If he emerges from that, the sentient being is born among the immobile beings or by some action reaches the state of mobile beings. [...] Some people destroy themselves, others are destroyed by those who have destroyed themselves and still others are diverted from the path to liberation by the teachings of fierce heretics. Neglecting the ruby of discrimination that fulfils all desires, a stupid person is occupied with ideas that are unconsidered and pleasing. Further, the unconsidered and pleasing teachings, which are vile, of those who are bad are practised by people who are under the control of their senses. The jewel of enlightenment is not easily obtained again for men in the ocean of life like a precious jewel that has fallen from the hand into a great ocean. In this world a whole multitude of objects, the supremacy that is desired by the chiefs of snakes, men and gods as well as family, power, prosperity, and wanton women, etc. are easily obtained. Conversely, the jewel of enlightenment alone is difficult to obtain.

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Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, 鈥榮elf-reliance鈥�) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

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Search found 358 books and stories containing Enlightenment; (plurals include: Enlightenments). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

The position of equal enlightenment < [Chapter 2 - The Bodhisattva Stages]

The general explanation of the title < [Chapter 1 - The Ten Doors of Discrimination]

An explanation of the six fulfillments < [Chapter 3 - The Testimony of Faith]

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Part 10b.1) The six perfections: Generosity < [B. the extensive explanation of arousing bodhicitta]

Part 10b.4) The six perfections: Exertion < [B. the extensive explanation of arousing bodhicitta]

The Homage and the Vow to Compose

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1.3.4. Dhamm膩nupassan膩鈥揅ontemplation Of The Dhamma < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]

1(a). The Meaning of Bojjha峁単a (factors of enlightenment) < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]

2. Bodhipakkhiya-dhamm膩 (practices leading to enlightenment) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]

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