Enlightenment – Windows Into Buddhism

Enlightenment

Age Group: 16–19

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Last modified: July 11, 2023

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Enlightenment is the goal of the Buddhist path. In Theravada it is nirvana, the extinguishing of craving, hatred and ignorance, while in Mahayana it is complete buddhahood.

Buddhist Stories

Detailed Subject Knowledge

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Enlightenment in Mahayana Buddhism

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Nirvana

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DOCUMENT (.pdf)

The seven factors of enlightenment

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DOCUMENT (.pdf)

The ten powers

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VIDEO (Youtube)

Nirvana in three minutes

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Lesson Activities and Reflections

Lived Experience

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What is enlightenment?

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Worksheets

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