first we have 2 define what is "Enlightenment":
it is clarity of the mind to see the Truth.
my belief is that its simple; jesus said:
"i am the Light of the world" (john 8.12)
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"i am the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE" (john 14.6)
all those who answered before me talked mainly about "self-enlightenment", though the matter is WAY MORE SIMPLE!
ask jesus for enlightenment.
if he is real, he'll answer.
thats it.
2007-03-31 04:14:04
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answer #1
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answered by amin 1
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The embracing of critical reason - human beings are reasonable and should apply reason to the world.
Emphasis on science - observation, experiment, using reason to understand rather than superstition.
Freedom of intellect.
Merit as more important than birth - focus on education to transform the world.
Popularization of ideas - the rise of philosophes, their job to publicize and popularize ideas.
2007-03-29 02:19:29
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answer #2
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answered by nicjays 3
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All knowledge comes from critical examination of empirically gathered data.
Knowledge does not come from tradition or authority.
Hostility to church and monarchy.
What is good for some should be good for all. There are rights, and those rights must be universal.
2007-03-29 14:26:56
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answer #3
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answered by mcd 4
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1- existence of impermanence (nothing lasts forever / everything changes)
2- suffering from craving (Craving sensory stimulation, craving existence, and craving non-existence give rise to the "continuity of being" )
3- cessation of suffering (You can end eternal suffering by ending the craving that leads to the continuation of suffering.)
2007-04-01 03:01:27
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answer #4
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answered by Johnny 5
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All knowledge wisdom and understanding comes from with-in.
Become a seeker, the mind does not understand, understanding comes from the heart.
Follow no one or no teaching, to be enlightened you need no teacher, its all within
Enlighenment I belive is enlightenment.
2007-03-29 00:00:13
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answer #5
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answered by mograbbinfilms 2
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peacefulness Patience and knowledge maybe. i don't really know for sure but it seems about right in my mind. hope this helps.
2007-03-29 02:42:17
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answer #6
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answered by faceliftmafia 2
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