Are cats enlightened?

Among the enlightenment-seeking general populace, cats seem to achieve their goal faster than any other animal or human. Just food, water, sleep and meditation can bring one to a state of enlightenment, according to my cat, who achieves enlightenment every day, at least once.

Can animals get Nirvana?

Usually, animals cannot get nirvana. Only human form is capable of attaining nirvana.

Can an animal be a Bodhisattva?

In Buddhist art, a bodhisattva may appear in divine form wearing crowns and jewels, as an ordinary human, or even as a animal.

Can cats really meditate?

When your cat sits motionless, gazing intently or zoning out, though, he’s the master of meditation. Cats apparently have more nerve cells than humans in a part of their cerebral cortex that emits a higher degree of alpha waves. Detected with an EEG, alpha waves are associated with relaxation and contemplation.

What do Buddhists think about cats?

Apparently in some Buddhist cultures cats can be regarded as holy creatures particularly so as they are perceived to be one of the more ‘mindful’ animals and have traditionally been useful in keeping down pests such as mice and rats that feed on food stores.

Do animals need to be enlightened?

An animal has no need for enlightenment. Consciousness requires a body capable of enlightenment to enlighten. A baby is born with awareness in the present moment, but is not yet self aware. As self awareness develops so to does identity consciousness and awareness in the present moment declines.

Do animals realize their nature at the moment of death?

At the moment of death, yes, each animal realizes buddha nature. My dog isn’t enlightened, but he’s been teaching me zen. Eat when fed, sleep as much as you like, enjoy each walk like it was your first one, cuddle up when you can.

How do I become enlightened as a human being?

To become enlightened as a human, you need to realise your true nature, that is to stop following teachings of other people, and to only live by your own teachings. Which practically means, you have to think through every little detail of your life and see if it fits in your understanding of how universe works.

Do animals have to practice silencing thoughts?

An animal doesn’t have to practice silencing thoughts to be able to simply experience what is, right now. An animal doesn’t know there is anything other than right now. An animal doesn’t have to practice being in the “present moment”. An animal is never anywhere, or anytime, else.

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