Translating Bodhi
A Theravada monk argues that “awakening” is the enlightened choice
Enlightenment
Enlightenment Rests on the Dream
The phenomena of lucid dreaming and false awakenings reveal the complexity of Buddhism’s “waking up” metaphor.
On Not Being Special
Only a lucky few attain enlightenment, but there is nothing special about them—or you.
Mind Nature: Red Pill or Blue Pill?
A breakthrough experience in meditation can start a profound journey into the unknown or inflate one's sense of self and reinforce delusion.
Enlightenments, Not Enlightenment
Awakening is not the same for everyone—even spiritual masters manifest their wisdom differently and took various paths to get there.
Why I Walk Two Paths
Mahayana is “heretical” and Theravada is for “devils”—at least that’s how they see each other sometimes. In reality, they go hand-in-hand.
Tibetan Master Patrul Rinpoche Outlines Three Unique Paths to Enlightenment
A traditional story from 19th-century Tibet emphasizes the importance in discovering one’s own spiritual path while maintaining respect for others’.
Why Enlightenment Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
Dale Wright, a religious studies professor and Zen practitioner, explains why a nuanced image of enlightenment is essential to a profound Buddhist practice.
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