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Enlightenment means something in 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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Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsEnlightenment (in Sanskrit: bodhi) refers to one of the “(twelve) reflections” (bhāvanā), according to Śubhacandra’s Jñānārṇava.—Where 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.
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, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
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Full-text (+1428): Bodhi, Bodhisattva, Bodhicitta, Bodhimanda, Samadhisambojjhanga, Abhisambodhi, Bojjhanga, Bodhidruma, Sambodhi, Pratibodhana, Sambojjhanga, Samyaksambodhi, Buddha, Nirvana, Viriya Sambojjhanga, Dhamma Vicaya Sambojjhanga, Bodhicatta, Sambodhyanga, Bodha, Bodhana.
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Search found 285 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 Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
Part 10b.4) The six perfections: Exertion < [B. the extensive explanation of arousing bodhicitta]
Part 10b.1) The six perfections: Generosity < [B. the extensive explanation of arousing bodhicitta]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
1.3.4. Dhammānupassanā–Contemplation Of The Dhamma < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]
1(a). The Meaning of Bojjhaṅga (factors of enlightenment) < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
2. Bodhipakkhiya-dhammā (practices leading to enlightenment) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra (by Charles Luk)
Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra (by Robert A. F. Thurman)
Chapter 4 - The Reluctance of the Bodhisattvas
Chapter 8 - The Family of the Tathágatas
The Book of Protection (by Piyadassi Thera)
Discourse 14 - Factors Of Enlightenment < [Discourses]
Discourse 12 - Factors Of Enlightenment < [Discourses]
Discourse 8 - The Peacock's Prayer For Protection < [Discourses]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Mahāyāna auxiliaries (F): The seven factors of enlightenment < [Part 3 - The auxiliaries according to the Mahāyāna]
E.6. The Seven Members of Enlightenment (sapta-saṃbodhyaṅga) < [Abhidharma auxiliaries (E): Detailed study of the auxiliaries]
Abhidharma auxiliaries (B): The elements constituting the thirty-seven auxiliaries < [Part 2 - The auxiliaries according to the Abhidharma]
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