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The English term enlightenment is the Western translation of various Buddhist terms, most notably bodhi and vimutti. The abstract noun bodhi (; Sanskrit: बोधि; Pali: bodhi) means the knowledge or wisdom, or awakened intellect, of a Buddha. The verbal root budh- means "to awaken", and its literal meaning is closer to awakening. Although the term buddhi is also used in other Indian philosophies and traditions, its most common usage is in the context of Buddhism. Vimutti is the freedom from or release of the fetters and hindrances.
The term enlightenment was popularised in the Western world through the 19th-century translations of British philologist Max Müller. It has the Western connotation of general insight into transcendental truth or reality. The term is also being used to translate several other Buddhist terms and concepts, which are used to denote (initial) insight (prajna (Sanskrit), wu (Chinese), kensho and satori (Japanese)); knowledge (vidya); the "blowing out" (nirvana) of disturbing emotions and desires; and the attainment of supreme Buddhahood (samyak sam bodhi), as exemplified by Gautama Buddha.
What exactly constituted the Buddha's awakening is unknown. It may have involved the knowledge that liberation was attained by the combination of mindfulness and dhyāna, applied to the understanding of the arising and ceasing of craving. The relation between dhyana and insight is a core problem in the study of Buddhism, and is one of the fundamentals of Buddhist practice.
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Endless Compassion in Enlightenment Journey Enlightenment, Lovingkindness, Freedom |
1998 |
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Awakening Through Inward Reflection Enlightenment, Study, Effort |
Dec 12 1997 |
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Pathways to Enlightenment Through Zen Practice, Delusion, Enlightenment |
Dec 11 1997 |
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Dependent Co-Arising: Enlightenment's Dance Enlightenment, Intention, Delusion |
Dec 04 1997 |
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Eights Aspects Enlightened Person/Right SamadhiSerial: BZ-00324A Saturday Lecture Eight Aspects, Enlightenment, Samadhi, Samadhi, Concentration, Eight Aspects,... |
Nov 02 1997 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Zazen - No Gaining Idea Practice, Work, Enlightenment |
Oct 26 1997 7 |
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Everyday Zen: Mindfulness in MotionSerial: RB-01018 Talk_Everyday_Zen Practice, Enlightenment, Intention |
Oct 09 1997 Göttingen |
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Interconnectedness Beyond IllusionSerial: RB-01009B Workshop_Transforming_the_3_Natures Interdependence, Enlightenment, Emptiness |
Sep 28 1997 |
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Recognizing EnlightenmentSerial: BZ-00322B Saturday Lecture Enlightenment, Koan, Doubt, Constancy, Discrimination, Duality, Buddha Nature,... |
Sep 26 1997 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Self-Fulfilling Samadhi Enlightenment, Buddha, Practice |
Aug 01 1997 Green Gulch Farm |
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Awakening Through Compassionate Non-Thinking Buddha, Enlightenment, Compassion |
Aug 1997 |
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Yaoshan's Path to Zen Awakening Sixth Patriarch, Delusion, Enlightenment |
Aug 1997 |
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Present Engagement: Inherent Enlightenment Unveiled Enlightenment, Buddha, Practice |
Aug 01 1997 PM Green Gulch Farm |
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Enacting Zen: Living the Koans Blue Cliff Record, Bell, Enlightenment |
Jul 21 1997 |
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Is An Enlightened Person Free of Cause and Effect?Serial: BZ-00313A Saturday Lecture Hyakujo, Enlightenment, Cause-and-Effect, Fox, Causation, Karma, Funeral, Precepts,... |
Jun 14 1997 Berkeley Zen Center |
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1997.04.26-serial.00057 Enlightenment, Practice, Delusion |
Apr 26 1997 |
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Mind Like a Wall: True Zen Bodhidharma, Faith, Enlightenment |
Oct 05 1996 |
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Rapture of Zen MindfulnessSerial: RB-00964A Sesshin Practice, Consciousness, Enlightenment |
Sep 1996 Roseburg |
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Just This Paradox of Self Time, Name, Enlightenment |
Jul 15 1996 |
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Lecture on Zazen Delusion, Zazen, Enlightenment |
Jun 10 1996 |
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Reimagining Humility: A Modern LensSerial: NC-00130 Rule of Benedict Novice Class # 1 - 1990s OSB Cam, Renunciation, Ego, Enlightenment, Realization |
Jun 05 1996 |
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Awakening Through Present Awareness Practice, Enlightenment, Time |
Mar 25 1996 |
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Embracing Delusion for Spiritual Growth Delusion, Enlightenment, Karma |
Mar 18 1996 |
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Enlightenment to Faith in PracticeSerial: BZ-00821A Saturday Lecture Enlightenment, Faith, Practice, Buddha Nature, Intuition, Lotus Sutra, Vow, Ego,... |
Sep 30 1995 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Unifying Wisdom Across Spiritual TraditionsSerial: NC-00284 New Testament Class OSB Cam, Oneness, Duality, Enlightenment, Breath |
Sep 13 1995 |
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Mark's Gospel: Wilderness and TransformationSerial: NC-00283 New Testament Class OSB Cam, Realization, Oneness, Enlightenment, Intention |
Sep 05 1995 |
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Everyday Actions, Hidden Enlightenment Enlightenment, Time, Suffering |
Jun 18 1995 |
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Beyond Enlightenment: Evolving Zen ConsciousnessSerial: RB-00934B Sesshin Practice, Consciousness, Enlightenment |
Apr 03 1995 Crestone Zen Mountain Center |
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Dropping Body and Mind TransformationSerial: RB-00924 Seminar_Dropping_Body_and_Mind Practice, Enlightenment, Sangha |
Feb 1995 Sinsheim |
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The Idea of a Taoist Sage and Gospel Parallels / Taoist Metaphysical Vision and the Christian Concept of GodSerial: NC-00011 Session 1 & 2 of "Trinity and Tao: Christian and Taoist Spirituality" Talk 1: The Idea of a Taoist Sage and Gospel Parallels Talk 2: Taoist... OSB Cam, First Principle, Enlightenment, Darkness-and-Light, Breath, Emptiness... |
1995 1 of 2 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Taoist Meditation Practice and the Hesychast Tradition / "Stillness-Contemplation": Lao Tzu, Evagrius, EckhartSerial: NC-00012 Session 3 & 4 of "Trinity and Tao: Christian and Taoist Spirituality" Talk 3: Taoist Meditation Practice and the Hesychast Tradition Talk 4: "... OSB Cam, Emptiness, Observe, Posture, Buddhism, Enlightenment |
1995 2 of 2 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Essential Features of the Holy Spirit / Birth of "Pneuma" in HumansSerial: NC-00019 Session 1 & 2 of "New Life in the Holy Spirit" Talk 1: Essential Features of the Holy Spirit: Breath, Light, Responsive Love Talk 2: irth of... OSB Cam, Breath, Japan, Enlightenment, Renewal |
1995 1 of 2 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Awakening Self in the New TestamentSerial: NC-00048 Part of "The Awakening Self: The New Testament and the Poets" retreat. Archival Photo OSB Cam, Poetry, Realization, War, Letting Go, Enlightenment, Buddhism |
1995 2 of 4 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Awakening Self in the English Romantic PoetsSerial: NC-00049 Part of "The Awakening Self: The New Testament and the Poets" retreat. Archival Photo OSB Cam, Poetry, Mandala, Enlightenment, Emotions, Ego |
1995 3 of 4 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Everyday Enlightenment in Ordinary MomentsSerial: RB-00918A Sesshin Time, Enlightenment, Suzuki Roshi |
Dec 05 1994 Crestone Zen Mountain Center |
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Lotus Cycle of Compassion Enlightenment Love, Enlightenment, Hate |
Oct 19 1994 |
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Vasubandhu Class Study, Work, Enlightenment |
Oct 14 1994 Class 1 Tassajara |
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Embarking on Enlightenment's Continuous Path Enlightenment, Faith, Tassajara |
Oct 11 1994 Tassajara |
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Compassion Unlocks Enlightenment's Path Enlightenment, Faith, Letting Go |
Sep 25 1994 |
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Dreams, Reality, and Zen Clarity Delusion, Evil, Enlightenment |
Jul 19 1994 |
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Contemplative PrayerSerial: NC-00884 Contemplative Prayer Class OSB Cam, Darkness-and-Light, Oneness, Realization, Eka, Enlightenment |
Jun 27 1994 6 of 11 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Zen Paths to Consciousness Transformation Consciousness, Time, Enlightenment |
Jun 09 1994 |
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Dragons and Enlightenment in Zen Karmic Consciousness, Consciousness, Enlightenment |
Apr 25 1994 |
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Embracing Imperfection Through Mercy Manjushri, Bodhisattva, Enlightenment |
Apr 23 1994 |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00322 Monastic History Class, Congregations OSB Cam, Vow, Enlightenment, Money, Bell |
Apr 20 1994 33 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Upright Sitting, Enlightenment's Gateway Enlightenment, Time, Buddha |
Jan 10 1994 |
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Contemplation and Inner ExperienceSerial: NC-00835 Class on contemplative prayer using Thomas Merton's The Inner Experience. Class VI Contemplative Prayer Set 2 of 2 OSB Cam, Oneness, Darkness-and-Light, Realization, Eka, Enlightenment |
1994 6 of 10 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Beyond Self: Zen's Unseen TruthsSerial: RB-00900 Seminar_The_Sealed_Mind Practice, Enlightenment, Time |
1994 Roseburg |
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Unveiling The Unborn MindSerial: RB-00901 Seminar_The_Sealed_Mind Practice, Enlightenment, Koan |
1994 Roseburg |
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Moments of Enlightenment in RoutineSerial: RB-00864A Sesshin Consciousness, Daily Life, Enlightenment |
Dec 1993 Crestone Zen Mountain Center |