Realizing Your Nature and Becoming a Buddha: The Path to Enlightenment and Liberation. What is kensho? Enlightenment is a term in Buddhism, meaning to realize the true nature of consciousness, also known as the mind, nature, and true nature. It is directly perceiving, understanding, without reasoning, directly experiencing the pure, enlightened nature of consciousness. Enlightenment is considered an important turning point on the path of practicing Buddhism, marking the transition from ignorance to enlightenment, from ignorance to wisdom. When realizing one's nature, one will be free from all attachments and afflictions, moving towards liberation from birth and death. “Enlightenment to Buddhahood” is a term in Buddhism, used to describe the process of becoming a Buddha. In this context, “kensho” refers to the eradication or destruction of the emotional attachments that cause attachment to the material world and creates complete understanding of the true nature of everything. “Becoming a Buddha” refers to achieving the highest state of enlightenment and liberation in Buddhism. Essentially, enlightenment and buddhahood are the process of achieving complete enlightenment and liberation from the samsaric chain of life, by eliminating all false and cruel concepts, and clearly understanding the truth and truth. exist. This is the highest goal of many Buddhist practitioners. The meaning of realizing one's nature and becoming a Buddha "Enlightening one's nature and becoming a Buddha" is not only an abstract concept in Buddhism but also a journey and the highest spiritual state that each person can achieve. In Buddhism, especially in Zen Buddhism, "seeing one's nature and becoming Buddha" carries a profound meaning of the path to enlightenment and liberation. By eliminating and dissolving all attachments, ambitions and attachments to material things, people will be enlightened about the true nature of things. “Becoming a Buddha” refers to the highest state of enlightenment and liberation in Buddhism. Understanding one's true nature helps people live more peacefully and happily, reducing anger and greed. At the same time, recognizing the Buddha nature in each living being encourages love, compassion, joy, and letting go, helping people develop compassion and joy for everyone around them. These values ​​contribute to building a good and peaceful society. Therefore, “enlightening the nature and becoming a Buddha” is not only a personal goal but also an ideal that brings happiness and peace to the entire society. Why does Seeing Nature lead to Buddhahood? Enlightenment and Buddhahood The nature that is Buddha nature, also known as Buddha mind, is the seed of enlightenment hidden in every sentient being. When people realize their own nature, they have recognized the Buddha nature within themselves. When Buddha nature is realized, it will gradually develop, helping people overcome afflictions, achieve wisdom and enlightenment, thereby becoming Buddha. Directly pointing out the human mind and seeing the nature of Buddhahood is the only path to attain enlightenment and liberation. However, this is a long and difficult journey, requiring perseverance, effort and sincere practice.Enlightening one's nature becomes Buddha because the process of realizing one's nature is a way for people to eliminate all illusions, deeply perceive the true nature of everything and be liberated from the chain of samsara of life. When people clearly understand and understand their own nature and the world around them, they are no longer bound by moods, spiritual or material factors. During the practice process, practitioners often go through three stages: realizing nature, enlightening the mind, realizing nature, and finally realizing nature and becoming Buddha. In this process, people come closer to realizing the Buddha nature in themselves and in all sentient beings. When they realize this, they become more sympathetic and compassionate towards people, helping to create a peaceful and happy society. Finally, when people achieve complete enlightenment and freedom from all constraints of life, they become "buddhas" - that is, reach the highest state of enlightenment and liberation in Buddhism. This represents absolute awakening and the state of liberation. Therefore, "seeing nature" is the way to achieve "buddhahood" in Buddhism. Conclusion: Seeing one's nature and becoming Buddha is a lighthouse illuminating the path to enlightenment for humans. The light of wisdom from Enlightenment will dispel the darkness of ignorance, leading sentient beings to the shore of enlightenment and liberation. Although the path to enlightenment and Buddhahood is not easy, with perseverance and effort to practice, everyone can achieve complete achievements.END=NAM MO SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).GOLDEN ZEN BUDDHIST MONASTERY= VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THICH CHAN TANH.AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.14/6/2024.VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN= THICH CHAN TANH.