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|Glossary-Definition=Actualized Enlightenment is contrasted with Original Enlightenment, which is the mind's innate purity in its natural state. Because of the presence of ignorance, sentient beings are blind to their true nature. By removing that ignorance one actualizes enlightenment. | |Glossary-Definition=Actualized Enlightenment is enlightenment that is attained through practice. It is contrasted with Original Enlightenment, which is the mind's innate purity in its natural state. Ultimately there is no difference between then. Because of the presence of ignorance, sentient beings are blind to their true nature. By removing that ignorance one actualizes enlightenment. | ||
|Glossary-Senses=Enlightenment acquired through practice | |Glossary-Senses=Enlightenment acquired through practice | ||
|Glossary-SutraQuote=Grounded in the Original Enlightenment is nonenlightenment. And because of nonenlightenment, the process of actualization of enlightenment can be spoken of. | |Glossary-SutraQuote=Grounded in the Original Enlightenment is nonenlightenment. And because of nonenlightenment, the process of actualization of enlightenment can be spoken of. | ||
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| Key Term | Actualized Enlightenment |
|---|---|
| Chinese Script | 始覺 |
| Chinese Pinyin | shijue |
| Japanese Transliteration | shikaku |
| Term Type | Noun |
| Source Language | Chinese |
| Basic Meaning | Actualized Enlightenment is enlightenment that is attained through practice. It is contrasted with Original Enlightenment, which is the mind's innate purity in its natural state. Ultimately there is no difference between then. Because of the presence of ignorance, sentient beings are blind to their true nature. By removing that ignorance one actualizes enlightenment. |
| Has the Sense of | Enlightenment acquired through practice |
| Related Topic Pages | The Awakening of Faith in the Mahāyāna. |
| Definitions | |
| sutra/śastra quote: | Grounded in the Original Enlightenment is nonenlightenment. And because of nonenlightenment, the process of actualization of enlightenment can be spoken of. |
| sutra/śastra quote source: | The Awakening of Faith in the Mahāyāna. |