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what is enlightenment?
Enlightenment refers to the "full comprehension of a situation". It is commonly used to denote the Age of Enlightenment, but is also used in Western cultures in a religious context. It translates several Buddhist terms and concepts, most notably bodhi kensho and satori. Related terms from Asian religions are moksha (liberation) in Hinduism and Kevala Jnana in Jainism.


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