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Enlightenment vs. seeing the true nature of one's mind
Enlightenment means the development of wisdom, the perfection of character, and the eradication of the afflictions, and it all lies in whether we are willing to let go ouf our ego or self. To achieve this we must first realize conceptually that all things are without substance, and then use Buddhist methods to transform our minds.
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