The northern school, a short-lived affair, insisted on a doctrine of gradual enlightenment. ... If one perceives one's own nature, enlightenment will suddenly follow. ... Training in the methods of meditation leading to such enlightenment is best transmitted from master to disciple. ... -866), who was an exponent of sudden enlightenment. ... The Soto stressed quiet sitting in meditation to await enlightenment. ...
In this stage one achieves a state of bodhisattva "mind of enlightenment" or bodhicitta "awakened heart." ... This classification system derived from the different types of practices, internal yogas, external rituals, and emphasized importance of different tantras. ... These activities, which are physically acted out, symbolize all aspects of the path to enlightenment. ... Those who practice "performance tantra" can reach the goal of enlightenment in only seven human lifetimes. ... With the proper motivation and attitudes one can have a distinct idea of the path to enlightenment and r...
This Buddhism acknowledged that there were two paths to enlightenment (exceeding the identification of the personal ego). ... I was fortunate to have a great conversation with a Tibetan Buddhist who helped me understand the prayer wheel and its importance. ... No matter what language is used to speak of his collections of teachings, their meaning is for those beings" achieving enlightenment. Some people complained when the Buddha was passing away that he was leaving nothing behind to show them the way to enlightenment. ...
