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Originally Posted by SuperManny  Imagine how the world would change if just one person became enlightened.
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I'd rather not since the whole meaning of enlightenment is the 'you' dissappears.
Its funny how many paradoxes the world has and especially something so simple as enlightenment.
At one of Tolle's tapes in the middle he suddenly switches from a 'tolle is talking' to 'you are talking'. It was very subtle and difficult to explain.
The thing is, enlightenment is inside you, yet there are also enlightened people 'outside' of you. Told you this stuff is full of paradoxical things.
Just like the dalai lama is a simple monk, yet at the same time so much more.
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I don't believe there are any truly enlightened people in the world. If they were, they would find a way to pass on the good news. Isn't that what enlightenment is all about? To bring us wisdom, joy and meaning. I'm sorry, but it hasn't happened yet.
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Not necessarily.
A lot of the ancient masters spend years living a relative poor life. Eckhart Tolle spend 2 years on a bench.
The thing is, your coming from a viewpoint;
They need to save me, they need to bring me wisdom, joy and meaning.
You will only find that within yourself. Nobody can give it to you.