If you only read about Buddhist awakening on the internet you might think it is all about realizing no-self. However awakening is multidimensional. It has several facets and each of them can develop gradually. The order and rate which these facets develop will vary from person to person and will vary depending on the type of meditation and mindfulness practice used.
Some of the dimensions of awakening are:
- Loss of identity-view that results in less suffering. One becomes less attached to the self image and the ego doesn't trigger unpleasant emotions as often or as strongly.
- Less Suffering. And intervals of nirvana increase in length.
- Increased Equanimity.
- Increased Compassion.
- Less Selfishness. This is a behavioral change.
- Reduced attachment to material objects. This is related to loss of identity view - you don't need status symbols to bolster your ego or self-image.
- Reduced attachment to pleasant experiences and sensations. It doesn't mean you don't enjoy life, it means you are non-attached. There is a difference.
- More feelings of good will, fewer feelings of ill-will
Recommended Articles:
- Shinzen Young Enlightenment Interview
https://www.lionsroar.com/on-enlightenment-an-interview-with-shinzen-young/ - Jack Kornfield, "Enlightenments"
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