Enlightenment

For the Age of Enlightenment, see Age of Enlightenment

Enlightenment is a term used by many schools of thought under many definitions which generally fall under an event or state of being characterized by the embodiment of some higher universal or esoteric knowledge or ideal(s). In some cases, those who are enlightened are said to be able to perform miracles and other supernatural feats. It's often the case that these variations of enlightenment are said to be highly personal, complex, and hard to communicate.

Paths

These are beliefs or paths which are said to cause one to experience enlightenment:

• Buddhism
• Chanting
• Dancing
• Fasting
• Gnosticism
• Meditation
• Near death experience
• Pilgrimages
• Prayer
• Psychadelics
• Sensory deprivation
• Yoga

Enlightened ones

This is a list of historical figures often said to have attained enlightenment:

• Buddha
• Jesus
• Mohammed

See also

• Spiritual awakening
• Nirvana
• Guru
• Zen