The Nature of Enlightenment

Enlightenment is the experience of profound non-duality where the distinction between subject and object dissolves. This state is characterized by an awareness that transcends the small ego self, leading to a visceral sense of oneness with everything. Within various spiritual traditions, such as Buddhism and mysticism, enlightenment is less about acquiring powers or status and more about recognizing one's true nature as pure awareness. The understanding that both Jesus and the Buddha may have experienced the same core realization highlights the universal quest for awakening that exists across cultures.