Can a lay person become enlightened?

Mahayana Buddhism Some Mahayana Buddhists believe that enlightenment can be achieved in one lifetime, and that this is possible by a layperson (someone who is not a monk or a nun).

Can anyone become enlightened in Buddhism?

Buddhists believe a person can become enlightened by following the Middle Way; the Middle Way is not too extreme in either way of living, neither an extremely luxurious life of ease and enjoyment nor an extremely harsh life on living on the minimum of the most basic necessities.

How long does it take to be enlightened?

Eventually you’ll start getting interested in spirituality and find the goal of enlightenment. Around 50 lifetimes is needed from that point. Once you become enlightened then the next major goal is transcending humanity, or at least, our conceptualization of what it means to be a person.

Are all beings capable of enlightenment?

Mahayana Buddhists believe that everyone can become enlightened because the Buddha said his teaching was for everyone. Theravada Buddhists believe that you have to be a monk first, so women cannot get enlightened.

Do you have to be a monk for life?

Following a period as a novice, usually six months to a year, the novice professes temporary vows, which can be renewed for a period of years. After a few years, the monk professes permanent vows, which are binding for life.

How do I know if Im enlightened?

The enlightened person is happy and joyful. He has a cheerful disposition most of the time, and is willing to share that joy with others. He is always optimistic that all challenges have a resolution. Even though the resolution may not be the most desirable, he is confident that he is capable of being at peace with it.

Should you seek enlightenment for fun?

If you’re seeking enlightenment for fun, for money or to get more stuff to make you happy, you should be aware that this will backfire. If you can answer yes to the following, you’re doing great: You’re seeking how to become enlightened for the benefit of all beings. To become enlightened, you must seek it yourself, within yourself.

Is there any relation between intelligence and enlightenment?

Absolutely no relation between intelligence and enlightenment. You can be uneducated, absolutely unintelligent and still be enlightened. A modern-day example would be Nisargadatta Maharaj, an uneducated yet fully-realized saint who earned a living by making Bidis or hand-made cigarettes. He is known to have a very bitter demeanor too.

Will intelligent people ever become enlightened?

The tools, the science and the philosophy he left behind have also helped several thousands more to reach to the other shore. So no, intelligent people will not become enlightened. And no, you don’t to be intelligent to be enlightened. And yes, if you are intelligent and enlightened, it is more useful to the world.

Can another self teach you Enlightenment?

“Another self cannot teach/learn enlightenment, but only teach/learn information, inspiration, or a sharing of love, of mystery, of the unknown that makes the other-self reach out and begin the seeking process…” What is the Law of One?