Is there life after enlightenment?

Answer by  sonicfoundation (2597)

There is life after enlightenment. According to Buddhist beliefs, Siddhartha Gautama became enlightened (Buddha) and still continued to live. Enlightenment is considered a state of being in which you have transcended mortal concerns but you still live and pass on those teachings to others.

Answer by  Vllad45 (1886)

Yes, but it rather depends on how you define life and what enlightenment tradition or path you are considering, for it is different for different traditions. In general, there is a state of continued bliss and one-ness, but it is not a kind of participating life but a state of being.

Answer by  annie52foof (1459)

Personally I believe there is most certainly life after being enlightened my God's word and the teachings of the bible.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

Yes, if one is living when enlightenment is attained. There is a Buddhist saying: "Before Enlightenment, chop wood, pour water. After Enlightenment, chop wood, pour water. " Enlightenment does not raise you up to heaven or kill you. It simply changes you, for the better, by increasing your awareness and acceptance.

Answer by  mcmario2007 (786)

According to many religions there is no life after enlightenment, it is the last stage of life and to be enlightened means reaching Moksha