Quote: Tchan909 said: I don't know if "enlightenment" is really a concrete state of being, or if it's just an ongoing goal to strive toward, a kind of carrot on a stick to make sure you stay aware.
Part true, part false... The state of being is always in your control so once you reach enlightenment doesn't mean your enlightened forever. After you reach it, it's about maintaining your awareness, consciousness, and presence.