Question by flowergirl: Have there been any Buddhist enlightened beings in the last decade?
I have been reading up on Buddhism and it talks so much about achieving the ultimate goal of enlightenment, If Buddhism has been around for so many centuries, there’s got to be at least a few people, if not many, who attained enlightenment. I would like to know if there were any in the last couple of decades or any who are still alive? Also, since the enlightened beings are free from the cycle of birth and death, what happens to them when they are gone? Thanks.
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Answer by Cat_holic2
Yes.. hotdog vendors.. they can “make you one with everything”
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I am pretty sure they enjoy an eternal sleep.
I attained enlightenment and it was great fun. Afterwards I went to the pub.
…Your not understanding the concept of Buddhism and “enlightenment” at all.
Open your mind.
Many people have attained the freedom of enlightenment in the last decade.
Some of these people are well-regarded Buddhist teachers, while others remain quite anonymous and simply go about their daily lives without much fuss.
We tend to mystify the experience of enlightenment, because it seems so inconceivable. But it’s actually an ordinary experience for anyone who follows the path set out by the Buddha. In fact, the Buddha would never have taught if he believed that others could not have the same experience that he had.
When an enlightened person dies, their body is disposed of in the usual way – cremation or burial.