Narrated by Brent W. Truitt, "How do you define spiritual enlightenment?" Brent reads the introduction to this study. You can read the full article accompanying Ep 05: - How do you define spiritual enlightenment? here and you can read all articles and Q & A to learn more about spirituality here.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Enlightenment According to Buddhism

Bodhi, Kensho, and Satori

Other Buddhist Terms and Concepts

Enlightenment in Other Religions

Enlightenment According to Hinduism (Kaivalya, Moksha, and Liberation)

Enlightenment According to Jainism

Enlightenment According to Zoroastrianism

Enlightenment According to Christianity

Enlightenment According to Perennialists and Universalists

Enlightenment in Western Culture

Romanticism and Transcendentalism

Religious Experience

Western Influence on Eastern Religions

Socrates to Platonism

Notable Teachers of Enlightenment (Modern Times and Ancient Times)

Yoga: The Physical Bridge to Enlightenment

Introduction

The quest for enlightenment has been pursued in many cultures, religions, and countries.

And it’s been searched for by seekers since almost of the dawn of human language.

The term “enlightenment” has held varying connotations, capturing the essence of an individual’s journey toward understanding, awareness, and ultimate liberation.

This article delves deep into the intricacies of enlightenment from a multi-faceted perspective.

We begin this journey exploring:

1) Buddhist concepts such as Bodhi, Kensho, and Satori

2) Religions such as Hinduism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, and Christianity

3) Interpretations by Perennialists and Universalists

The exploration continues into the realm of Neo-Advaita, examining its Western interpretation and the significant teachers who shaped its philosophy.

The narrative will also cover Yoga, with its emphasis on Moksha and the benefits it brings to our modern world.

Will close up by “going West” so we can understand the Western world’s interpretations of enlightenment — from Socrates to modern day.

Join us in this enlightening journey, where we dissect, discuss, and understand “spiritual enlightenment” and its many interpretations across religions, cultures, and philosophies.