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What is Enlightenment with Dr. Jan Willis
What is Enlightenment with Dr. Jan Willis
What is Enlightenment with Dr. Jan Willis
Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Join Dr. Jan Willis as she explores the meaning of enlightenment on 'A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment'. Discover how Buddhist philosophy can transform your life.
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Get the buttons here!Understanding Enlightenment: A Journey with Dr. Jan Willis
Enlightenment is not primarily a cognitive act. Therefore, he calls it entering the stream.
Ever wondered if enlightenment is within reach for everyday folks like us? Dr. Jan Willis, a renowned Buddhist scholar, tackles this intriguing question and more in a fascinating episode of 'A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment'. Dr. Willis, whose career spans five decades, shares her deep insights into what enlightenment really means and how it can reshape our lives. From her first encounters with Tibetan Buddhists at nineteen to earning degrees from Cornell and Columbia, Dr.
Willis brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. She’s taught at esteemed institutions like UC Santa Cruz and the University of Virginia, and even in retirement, she continues to educate at Agnes Scott College in Georgia. In this episode, she breaks down common misconceptions about enlightenment, discussing whether it’s achievable for ordinary people, if we lose our sense of self in the process, and if enlightened beings walk among us today. One standout moment is Dr.
Willis' description of enlightenment as 'entering the stream', a transformative process that goes beyond mere cognitive understanding. She explains that this journey is about experiencing subtle shifts in the mind that lead to deeper vision and knowledge. Far from being a final destination, enlightenment is portrayed as a starting point for ongoing growth and development. Throughout the conversation, Scott Snibbe and Dr. Willis share personal anecdotes and reflections on their experiences with Buddhist practices. Dr.
Willis recounts a moving story about receiving a teacher's blessing that guided her towards the meditation practice she had long sought. The episode also touches on mindfulness meditation and the Thai tradition, offering listeners practical insights into these practices. Key takeaways include the importance of letting go of attachments, the notion that only falsehoods are lost in the pursuit of truth, and the power of analytical meditation to explore our inner and outer realities.
This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone curious about Buddhist philosophy and meditation.