A. As famous earlier, attaining enlightenment means escaping from the web of phrases. Studying loads is making the web denser by accumulating phrases. If enlightenment had been attainable to achieve by way of studying loads, students who examine Buddhism would get enlightened sooner than monastics. Enlightenment is past mental, or educational understanding.
That is why it’s stated that Buddha Dharma is transmitted out of doctrinal instructing. You possibly can attain data by studying loads however can’t attain enlightenment by studying loads, simply as you can not purchase time with cash though you should buy a clock with cash.
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