Eight Awarenesses of Enlightenment

The Eight Awarenesses of Enlightenment, or Aspects of Enlightenment are the characteristics that distinguish a Buddhist. Coming from the Mahayana’s Mahaparinirvana Sutra, these eight are:

1. Freedom from desire

2. Satisfaction

3. Serenity

4. Meticulous effort (diligence)

5. Correct remembrance (right mindfulness)

6. Samadhi (Concentration)

7. Prajna (Wisdom)

8. Avoiding idle talk

 

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