the state of having knowledge or understanding
the act of giving someone knowledge or understanding
a movement of the 18th century that stressed the belief that science and logic give people more knowledge and understanding than tradition and religion
ENLIGHTENMENT...
was centered around the idea that reason is the primary source of authority and legitimacy, and advocated such ideals as liberty, progress, tolerance, fraternity, constitutional government, and separation of church and state.ENLIGHTENMENT...
happens when one reaches the state of having attained spiritual knowledge about the true nature of our body and soul and all of divinity. Everyone struggles to experience, enjoy and embody what awakens your heart and soul.ENLIGHTENMENT...
is difficult only because we are not willing to let go of the way we currently express consciousness. Yet to those who have attained enlightenment, it is the most natural way of being. Some enlightened beings express genuine wonder why would anybody choose to live any other way.
is difficult only because we are not willing to let go of the way we currently express consciousness. Yet to those who have attained enlightenment, it is the most natural way of being. Some enlightened beings express genuine wonder why would anybody choose to live any other way.
ENLIGHTENMENT...
happens when people accept themselves just the way they are.
happens when people accept themselves just the way they are.
happens by being aware of any self critical thoughts and then deciding that they are not true.
There is a
THREEFOLD PATH to ENLIGHTENMENT:
First -- there is ethics which is the avoidance of non-virtuous deeds
Second -- there is concentrations which involves controlling one's mind
Third -- there is wisdom which pertains to insight into the nature of reality
These three revolve around:
CORRECT...
- action
- speech
- livelihood
- effort
- mindfulness
- concentration
- view
- intention
SOUNDS SIMPLE... DOESN'T IT?
