Is enlightenment synonymous with ‘peace of mind’?

[PearlSeeker]

Enlightenment is seeing things as they are.

Peace of mind is accepting things as they are.

 

[Aupmanyav]

Is enlightenment synonymous with 'peace of mind'?

For some, true. For others, only answers to questions will suffice.
@F1fan , what you wrote is correct. We are denizens of a make-believe world. Even after enlightenment, we return to it (and bring water and sweep the floor), but then we know what enlightenment is. Sankara ran when a wild elephant pursued him.

 

[Hermit Philosopher]

That’s the question

Spiritual “enlightenment” (not a fan of the term, myself) depicts a shift in perspective, from self to selfless (free from self)*; leading to a different way of interacting and a new state of being in general.

*) A self-perspective holds a specific position in relation to time and place, to other “selves” and to worldliness in general. In an “enlightened” state of being, that self-perspective is not acted upon. That is; in interaction with what is encountered, there is no thought of past/future, here/there, you/them/I.

It is the state of Innocence, the one of Christ and of the Child, of the tarot’s Fool and of endless other cultural concepts depicting a clean slate or state of zero.
But the wisdom of “enlightenment” is in that it remains in that “clean slate” perspective.

Is peace of mind “enlightenment”? No
Does “enlightenment” contribute to peace of mind? Yes

Humbly,
Hermit

 

[zamirmewelldy]

We have two centers of consciousness, the inner self; inner man and the ego; conscious mind. The inner self is the natural center of consciousness and connected to our human DNA. All animals have an inner self that defines the consciousness and instincts of each species. The ego, which came much later, and only appears in humans, is more connected to cultural learning. The ego is groomed by its environment and can make choices apart from the inner self and instinct. The inner self is connected to natural instinct and collective human propensities and allows even a baby to get food by crying and the mother to sense this need. The ego is more connected to cultural learning such as using a brand name manmade baby formula.

Enlightenment is where the ego questions what it knows, based on its external learning. It also learns to look at the internal data, such as dreams, habits, motivations, compulsion, fears, and learn hook up with the natural wisdom of the inner self. In Christianity this process is symbolized by the old self; ego, dying and the new self or inner self becoming conscious and more central to your perception and behavior. Buddha who was originally very wealthy and a part of royalty, understood this cultural role was based on the ego, so he moved away in his mind, to find that which is innate; inner self. The promise of the Spirit in Christianity is about an inner voice that can guide one to truth. Nobody has to teach you this truth since it comes from within; processed via the inner self. Since the inner self defines us as species and also defines hair salon near san francisco our human nature, it speaks to all, for all; enlightenment.

Enlightenment and peace of mind, while interconnected, are not strictly synonymous. Enlightenment often refers to a profound and transformative understanding or realization, typically in a spiritual or philosophical context. It is a state of heightened awareness and insight into the nature of existence, consciousness, and the self. Peace of mind, on the other hand, is a state of inner calm and tranquility, free from mental disturbances such as anxiety, worry, or stress. While achieving enlightenment can lead to a lasting peace of mind due to the deep inner clarity and acceptance it brings, peace of mind can also be attained through various practices like meditation, mindfulness, and stress management without necessarily reaching a state of full enlightenment. In essence, enlightenment encompasses a broader and more profound shift in understanding, which often includes peace of mind as a natural outcome, but the two are not entirely equivalent.