What does enlightenment mean?

Enlightenment is a Buddhist term, which means to realize the profound truth and essence of Buddhism through meditation, thinking and practice, so as to achieve the realm of epiphany and awakening. Enlightenment is the profound experience and real awakening of the individual's heart, which makes people get rid of the shackles of the secular, transcend the cycle of life and death, and realize the freedom and peace of mind.

In Buddhism, enlightenment usually refers to "enlightenment" or "proving Tao" in Buddhism, that is, to realize the realm of Bodhi Tao and enlightenment. This is a very important concept in Buddhism and is regarded as one of the highest spiritual realms of mankind. In Buddhist practice, enlightenment is one of the ultimate goals, and only those who achieve enlightenment can truly gain inner peace and liberation.

Besides Buddhism, the concept of enlightenment has also been adopted by other religions, philosophies and cultures. For example, Taoism, Confucianism, the sacred revelation of Christianity, and even some thoughts of modern psychology can all be understood as different expressions of enlightenment.

In modern society, enlightenment is no longer just a religious or philosophical concept, but a life attitude and pursuit. In the process of pursuing the meaning and value of life, many people will look for ways of self-awakening and spiritual liberation, which can be understood as the pursuit of enlightenment. Enlightenment is also often used to describe those who have reached a certain inner realm, broken through difficulties and found the direction of life.