Two Paths, Same Destination - Enlightenment Ain't Easy
Two Paths, Same Destination - Enlightenment Ain't Easy
- Path 1: Pratyeka Buddha - It's like a chain reaction, 12 links of cause and effect. Gotta understand each link to break free.
- Path 2: Arhat - Focus on the Four Noble Truths. Life's tough, but there's a way out.
"Four Noble Truths - It's Like a Doctor's Diagnosis"
- Suffering is Everywhere - Life's full of it, no point denying it
- Desire is the Root Cause - Wanting stuff leads to suffering.
- Ending Desire Ends Suffering - Let go of cravings, find peace.
- The Eightfold Path is the Cure - Like a prescription, follow it to get better
"The Eightfold Path - It's a Balancing Act"
- Wisdom: Right View & Right Thought - See things clearly, think straight.
- Moral Conduct: Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood - Speak kindly, act ethically, earn an honest living
- Mental Discipline: Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration - Stay focused, be present, train your mind.
"Bottom Line: Enlightenment is About Letting Go"
- Understand the cause of suffering - It's like finding the source of a leak
- Follow the Eightfold Path - It's a journey, not a quick fix.
- Find peace by abandoning desire - It's like putting out a fire.
- 48 vows (These are the vows taken to create the pure land Buddhism)