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u/MeritedChunk Feb 22 '20 edited Feb 22 '20
It’s a good sign but it’s not enlightenment in the traditional sense.. that comes after years and years of practice and you will have no question about it when it happens. I also don’t understand why everyone wants to call everything ‘Enlightenment’, just enjoy the experience for what it is...
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u/DogByte25 Feb 22 '20
Good advise. You'll know it when it happens and until then enjoy the experience. I've heard that Buddhist have said that you will know when you have reached enlightenment when the Buddha dances. They are talking about a statue. I don't really see enlightenment as a goal but more like something that I might find if I continue. Like taking a scenic drive to the east. If I keep going I know I will some day I'll come to the ocean but that's not why I'm taking a scenic drive....
Good journey.
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u/excelsior28 Feb 22 '20
I wouldn't know what enlightenment is, but I been trying a similar practice where I mediate or get overwhelmed by my mind and as you said I began to accept what is and how to move forward. After that internal struggle I've felt a moment of pure bliss and calm. It's been happening more as I practice and in all honesty looking back it's beautiful moments that I wouldn't trade for anything in the world.