The Bliss of Liberation

Vimukti can be translated as freedom, liberation, emancipation. It's so crucial in Buddhist texts throughout the entire Buddhist tradition. The Udana opens with a Buddha seated immediately after his great enlightenment for periods of seven days and seven nights in one posture without moving or enjoying is a better word. So that's right early on in the origins of Buddhism.

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