An Enlightened Being...

Exploring Theravāda's connections to other paths - what can we learn from other traditions, religions and philosophies?
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I am sorry if this post appears rude, that was not my intent. It is not meant a spam, just as a notification. If you choose to visit the site or not makes

little to no difference to me, honestly.
I achieved enlightenment, real enlightenment, not some new age interpretation of it, 2 years ago and simply wish those interested to read about how I did

so. I hope that this will aid you in your search, nothing more.

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rhodnar wrote:I am sorry if this post appears rude, that was not my intent. It is not meant a spam, just as a notification. If you choose to visit the site or not makes

little to no difference to me, honestly.
I achieved enlightenment, real enlightenment, not some new age interpretation of it, 2 years ago and simply wish those interested to read about how I did

so. I hope that this will aid you in your search, nothing more.

http://rhodnar.wordpress.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Geez, rhodnar, you don't have a clue as to what Theravada Buddhism is about. That is okay. Good luck with your enlightenment.
>> Do you see a man wise [enlightened/ariya] in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.<< -- Proverbs 26:12

This being is bound to samsara, kamma is his means for going beyond. -- SN I, 38.

“Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” HPatDH p.723
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rhodnar wrote:I achieved enlightenment, real enlightenment,
I think you're confusing enlightenment with delusion. All of our members who have decided to use Dhamma Wheel as the soapbox to announce their enlightenment have the same problem.
“No lists of things to be done. The day providential to itself. The hour. There is no later. This is later. All things of grace and beauty such that one holds them to one's heart have a common provenance in pain. Their birth in grief and ashes.”
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in mountain clefts and chasms,
loud gush the streamlets,
but great rivers flow silently.
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Very sad for you, rhodnar.

May you be well!
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:alien:
"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
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>> Do you see a man wise [enlightened/ariya] in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.<< -- Proverbs 26:12

This being is bound to samsara, kamma is his means for going beyond. -- SN I, 38.

“Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” HPatDH p.723
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Ben wrote:
rhodnar wrote:I achieved enlightenment, real enlightenment,
I think you're confusing enlightenment with delusion. All of our members who have decided to use Dhamma Wheel as the soapbox to announce their enlightenment have the same problem.
I agree. Someone who really is enlightened has no need or urge to announce this.
Suffering is asking from life what it can never give you.
mindfulness, bliss and beyond (page 8) wrote:Do not linger on the past. Do not keep carrying around coffins full of dead moments
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tiltbillings wrote:A whole lotta I am god:

http://www.enlightenedbeings.com/enligh ... eings.html
:offtopic: Interesting site

I did enjoy this:



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I'm glad you feel and act better Rhodnar. Keep up the good work.
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rhodnar wrote:I am sorry if this post appears rude, that was not my intent. It is not meant a spam, just as a notification. If you choose to visit the site or not makes

little to no difference to me, honestly.
I achieved enlightenment, real enlightenment, not some new age interpretation of it, 2 years ago and simply wish those interested to read about how I did

so. I hope that this will aid you in your search, nothing more.

http://rhodnar.wordpress.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
How did you follow this up? In some traditions i think experiences like this may be the end of the road, in others they are just the start of real practice. What have you done in the intervening two years? What difference did this experience make in what you do in the world everyday? Did you follow this up with anyone? A spiritual teacher in some tradition?
“The truth knocks on the door and you say, "Go away, I'm looking for the truth," and so it goes away. Puzzling.” ― Robert M. Pirsig
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m0rl0ck wrote:
rhodnar wrote:I am sorry if this post appears rude, that was not my intent. It is not meant a spam, just as a notification. If you choose to visit the site or not makes

little to no difference to me, honestly.
I achieved enlightenment, real enlightenment, not some new age interpretation of it, 2 years ago and simply wish those interested to read about how I did

so. I hope that this will aid you in your search, nothing more.

http://rhodnar.wordpress.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
How did you follow this up? In some traditions i think experiences like this may be the end of the road, in others they are just the start of real practice. What have you done in the intervening two years? What difference did this experience make in what you do in the world everyday? Did you follow this up with anyone? A spiritual teacher in some tradition?
Good questions all, but I supect that this is a drive-by posting to advertise the blog and the poster not to be seen again. Hope I am wrong, because it could be interesting. We shall see.
>> Do you see a man wise [enlightened/ariya] in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.<< -- Proverbs 26:12

This being is bound to samsara, kamma is his means for going beyond. -- SN I, 38.

“Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” HPatDH p.723
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People who claim full or near full enlightenment tend to have several common characteristics;

1. The need to proclaim it to the world. :sage:
2. The need to mention that they don't care if you don't believe them. :cookoo:
3. The need to bash other teachers, usually those who rejected them or told them they were delusional.
4. The need to defend their so called "enlightenment"
5. Sooner or later they end up doing: :tantrum:

Then they are exposed and then they drift away, never or very rarely seen again.

There is a good saying to use in response to people who make these claims:

"How's that enlightenment working out for you?" :D
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Yes. Sometimes these come from powerful experiences that unfortunately people tend to misinterpret as enlightenment and imagine all sorts of things.

How to pierce this egoic delusion? I guess sooner or later life does it anyway.
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Would it post in a forum? :-)
Just that! *smile*
...We Buddhists must find the courage to leave our temples and enter the temples of human experience, temples that are filled with suffering. If we listen to Buddha, Christ, or Gandhi, we can do nothing else. The refugee camps, the prisons, the ghettos, and the battlefields will become our temples. We have so much work to do. ... Peace is Possible! Step by Step. - Samtach Preah Maha Ghosananda "Step by Step" http://www.ghosananda.org/bio_book.html

BUT! it is important to become a real Buddhist first. Like Punna did: Punna Sutta Nate sante baram sokham _()_
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And you'll become more enlightened when you realize you're not nearly so.
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