Question 91: HOW CAN WE RECOGNIZE SOMEONE WHO HAS ATTAINED ENLIGHTENMENT SO THAT WE CAN SHOW THEM THE APPROPRIATE REVERENCE? – BUDDHISM FOR BEGINNERS

Question 91: HOW CAN WE RECOGNIZE SOMEONE WHO HAS ATTAINED ENLIGHTENMENT SO THAT WE CAN SHOW THEM THE APPROPRIATE REVERENCE?

Answer: It is very difficult to know if someone has attained enlightenment because their outward appearance and behaviour often seem quite ordinary. Unless we have achieved a certain level of enlightenment, it’s unlikely that we can recognize someone at the same level. For example, a person who has achieved the first stage of Sainthood, known … Continue reading Question 91: HOW CAN WE RECOGNIZE SOMEONE WHO HAS ATTAINED ENLIGHTENMENT SO THAT WE CAN SHOW THEM THE APPROPRIATE REVERENCE?