Okay, there are other threads that deal with such topics as what enlightenment is and what may or may not happen if and when it is attained but as exciting as a destination may seem, there is always the journey to be considered and it is this that I would like to make the subject of this thread.

In my mind the first and most important step towards attaining Enlightenment is simply this:

Put all thoughts of attempting to attain Enlightenment out of your mind.

Anyone else want to add some more?

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