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The goal of the Buddhist path. Can refer to liberation, awakening or the end of suffering but is generally understood as being indescribable to an unenlightened being.
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Is it only humans who can understand Buddhism?
Only humans and the beings in the higher realms can attain enlightenment. Except for the ones in certain Brahma realms. …
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Would a world full of good Buddhists seeking enlightenment would never have developed techno...
The minimum standard of a good Buddhist would be someone who has taken refuge in the triple gem and keeps to the 5 precepts. Such a person wouldn't necessarily lack enthusiasm to develop technology.
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When the obstacles are abandoned does one experience dharma everywhere?
Only the Buddhas attain omniscience with enlightenment. Others do not!
Connection made with some sort of unified reality.
There's no such thing called a "unified reality". …
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How to function properly in society after getting enlightenment?
You are very far from enlightenment. Trust me! Stop overestimating yourself and find a proper meditation teacher. …
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Did the Buddha intend for everyone to be enlightened?
Answer to the original question:
The Buddha doesn't have wantings per se. He has uprooted craving. He simply helps beings to achieve freedom from suffering out of compassion. Beings are infinite, so …
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Is it possible to become UNenlightened?
No! Once you attain Nibbana, the defilements are annihilated without the possibility of return. Just like uprooting a tree instead of chopping it down or trimming it. So it can never grow back from ro …
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How do I become a Buddha, the stages of the path?
You don't follow someone else's instructions to become a Buddha. That even goes against the definition. :) Buddhavamsa contains a nice description about Paramitas. You can cultivate the mind according …
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Can all human beings potentially be enlightened in this lifetime?
In the Ugghaṭitaññū Sutta (AN. ii. 135) the Buddha says that there are
four kinds of person found in this world: those who are quick in
acquiring, those who learn by means of a detailed exposit …
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Animisa Locana Pooja. Is it really what it is?
"Animisa Locana Pooja" was indeed an act of gratitude to set an example to the world. It was also done to sanctify the tree as it would become the symbol of the Buddhahood.
The story your friend has …
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Why meditate? want a truthful answer without spiritual terms?
Enlightenment (attaining Nibbana) in a Buddhist context means the end of suffering. … Saying that enlightenment is just about being matured could be the understatement of the century :)
There are mainly 2 types of meditations:
Samatha (tranquility): This type of meditation leads to calm …
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Am I missing the point of Buddhism?
Buddhism is about ending all suffering. Stop worrying about what other people talk/do on the internet and practice the clear method the Buddha has taught on how to end suffering. In other words, work …
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Does the will to live cease after enlightenment?
Attaining enlightenment is like running out of gas while driving. The car does not stop immediately and the driver has no desire to hit the breaks to forcefully stop it. …
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Virtue of monk and lay ariya
An enlightened lay person is more virtuous than an unenlightened monk. Because such a lay person would be devoid of certain unvirtuous qualities which the monk would be having. But a monk with a simil …
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Can advances in neuroscience help attain enlightenment? Will it make Buddhist traditions obs...
The brain is matter(Rupa). If the defilements are caused by the brain, a being should attain Nibbana when he dies as the brain stops functioning. If Nibbana is caused by the brain, a Sotapanna being s …
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What is the nature of impermanence, desire and anatman?
Isn't the 'point of life' meant to be a journey to stability,
satisfaction and self control?
There's no "meant to be" in life. It's not written in the stars that you must do this or that. But y …
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