{"id":2987,"date":"2023-03-14T19:36:16","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T18:36:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.believerspray.com\/?p=2987"},"modified":"2023-03-14T19:36:16","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T18:36:16","slug":"what-is-awakening-in-buddhism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.believerspray.com\/what-is-awakening-in-buddhism\/","title":{"rendered":"What is awakening in buddhism?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When we talk about “awakening” in Buddhism, we are referring to the experience of enlightenment. Enlightenment is the experience of full awakening from the unenlightened, ignorant state known as samsara. In Buddhism, there are four main stages of awakening, also known as the Four Noble Truths. The first stage is known as the path of Stream Entry, which is when a person first begins to practice Buddhist teachings and sees some progress in their spiritual development. The second stage is known as the path of Once-Returning, which is when a person has made more progress on the path and is beginning to experience some of the benefits of their practice. The third stage is known as the path of Non-Returning, which is when a person has made even more progress and is beginning to experience the full liberation from suffering that Buddhism promises. The fourth and final stage is known as the path of Arahantship, which is when a person has reached the summit of their spiritual development and has attained complete liberation from suffering.<\/p>\n

The word “awakening” is often used to refer to the experience of Enlightenment in Buddhism. Enlightenment is the moment when a person realizes the true nature of reality and breaks free from the cycle of suffering.<\/p>\n

How to achieve awakening in Buddhism? <\/h2>\n

The four stages of awakening in Early Buddhism and Theravada are four progressive stages culminating in full awakening (Bodhi) as an Arahant. These four stages are Sotāpanna (stream-enterer), Sakadāgāmi (once-returner), Anāgāmi (non-returner), and Arahant. Each stage is characterized by a progressively greater freedom from the cycle of rebirth (samsara), and a corresponding increase in wisdom and understanding.<\/p>\n

The first stage, Sotāpanna, is attained when a person first realizes the truth of the Buddha’s teaching and becomes free from the cycle of rebirth. The second stage, Sakadāgāmi, is attained when a person becomes free from the defilements of hatred and craving. The third stage, Anāgāmi, is attained when a person becomes free from all attachment and aversion. The fourth and final stage, Arahant, is attained when a person has completely liberated themselves from all suffering and is free from the cycle of rebirth.<\/p>\n