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NO AJAHN CHAH ---Reflections---- |
Unless indicated otherwise, the words below are in the Pali language. Ajahn (Thai) = teacher Anagami ="Non-returner" = the third stage in the realization of nibbana. Arahant = "Holy One" = an enlightened being free from all delusion through the realization on nibbana in the fourth and final stage and who id free from rebirth. Bodhisatta = In the Theravadin school, this refers to a being destined for enlightenment. Dhamma = the Buddha's Teaching; Ultimate Truth Four Noble Truth Buddha's = First teaching in which he pointed out thetruths of siffering its cessation, and the path leading to its cessation. Kamma = volitional action Nibbana = full enlightenment; the mental in which all greed, hatred, and delusion have been completely and permanently eradicated. Noble Ones = Those who have attained one of the four progressive stages of enlightenment. The sotapanna, sakadagami, anagami, and arahant are all Noble Ones. Sakadagami = "Once-returner" = the second stage in the realization of nibbana. Samsara = cycle of birth. Sotapanna = "Stream-entrant",the first stage in the realization of nibbana Wat (Thai) = monastery; temple | |
V.Heart and Mind | VI.Impermanence | VII.Kamma | VIII.Meditation Practise | IX.Non-Self X.Peace | XI.Suffering | XII.Teacher | XIII.Understanding and Wisdom | XIV.Virtue XV.Miscellaneous | Invitation | Glossary | |
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