By enlightenment here , i mean nirvana.
2007-04-21 11:37:37 · 8 answers · asked by nimit_engineer 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Because there's got to be more to life than this!
2007-04-21 11:42:12 · answer #1 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on whether you're talking Hindu or Buddhist nirvana - they're both pretty vague in their descriptions and somewhat different.
People generally feel more relaxed with no responsibilities, where everything is already taken care of, no dangers, no hassles from men or earthly possessions and a total and complete pampering to their excesses. That's 'nirvana' - totally taken care of elsewhere. I guess if you wanted out of being pushed about by life and people, this would really be optimum to have.
If you talk about to 'enlighten' in the modern sense, it's more toward the creation of a civilised humanity, where more responsibility for not only self, but for others, environment and the spirit too. Although it sounds the tougher route, it is the better of the two. All enlightenment is really toward the ability to civilise mankind of his inhumanity. So you'll more than likely find both are seeking to attain the same goal in different methods - it's a survival game and one that should be attained.
2007-04-21 20:28:23 · answer #2 · answered by David C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In order to leave the stressful, hell-like experience that is...well...living on Earth (despite life's good points, I'd assume that enlightenment would be much better). When you reach nirvana, you stop reincarnating, and leave life on Earth altogether... you reach bliss (even though it's not really clear "where" this is, I'm pretty sure it's the same thing as nonexistence).
I'm not Buddhist, but it's one of the topics of my studies this year (Asian culture), so I've actually considered becoming Buddhist before; I think it's a really interesting religion.
2007-04-21 18:48:19 · answer #3 · answered by Simone 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they believe it is complete and total bliss. Some see it as the absolute truth, something that can not be denied. Others may be inticed because it brings them enlightenment status. Still others understand it to mean wisdom, and is a self-instructing means towards living a good life and being happy. In my opinion, nirvana is something that can only be touched upon, but is powerful enough to change your life.
2007-04-21 18:53:20 · answer #4 · answered by my_philosophical_guess 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is there a better game in town?
Is collecting lots of possessions fulfilling? How about just living a life with no spiritual purpose and thinking after our given 70 years, it's just brutally over. Or better yet, seeking power and control over others?
No, if given the choice of game to play, the seeking enlightenment game seems to be the best and most rewarding.
2007-04-21 18:45:13 · answer #5 · answered by Leal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To seek light out of the darkness. To resolve questions
about mortality. To ease physical or emotional pain.
To simplify the complications of existence. To realize
the godliness inside themselves. To be able to die in peace.
2007-04-21 22:16:48 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In life as in death, the soul goes through a cycle and lives on and on and on.....
Nirvana.... ah.... the soul's destination and for its next journey.
2007-04-21 20:02:35 · answer #7 · answered by Hilary 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they are in the dark.
2007-04-21 18:45:54 · answer #8 · answered by ysamaggie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋