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| Development of the Concept of an Arahat in Theravāda Buddhism | ||
| 作者 | Nirupam Chakma (著) |
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| 出處題名 | Journal of the International Buddhist Studies College |
| 卷期 | v.6 n.2 |
| 出版日期 | 2020 |
| 頁次 | 63 - 80 |
| 出版者 | Maha Chulalongkorn Rajavidyalaya University |
| 出版地 | Bangkok, Thailand [曼谷, 泰國] |
| 資料類型 | 期刊論文=Journal Article |
| 使用語言 | 英文=English |
| 關鍵詞 | Arahat; Development; Sāvaka; Theravāda Buddhism |
| 摘要 | This paper explores the development of the concept of an Arahat, its characteristics and qualities in Theravāda school of Buddhism. One who eradicated of all cankers (āsavā) such as desire for sensual pleasure (kāmāsava), desire for becoming (bhavāsava), and ignorance (avijjāsava) attained arahatship. A person who has reached the fourth and the highest stage of enlightenment, having eradication of all defilements (kilesas). In this paper discussed about the development of the concept of Arahat since pre-Buddhistic period till today. Theravāda school of Buddhism has three kinds of attainments can be reached such as Sammāsambuddhas (Supremely Enlightened Ones), Pacceka-Buddhas (Hermit Buddhas), and Arahats (Enlightened disciples) having fulfilled the ten (pārāmitā). An Arahat also known as ‘sāvaka’ in Theravāda Buddhism. In Theravāda Buddhist tradition, one can become a Buddha, a Pacceka-Buddha, or an Arahat which based on to their wishes. Having fulfilled the ten perfections (pārāmitā) for one time, he become an Arahat. It is a gradual and systematic spiritual development for every individual endowment and clearly understands the way to the destruction of cankers (āsavas) and attain the highest bliss (nibbāna). |
| 目次 | ABSTRACT 1. Introduction 2. What are the Definitions of an Arahat? 3. Qualities of an Arahat 4. Concept of Arahat in the Pre-Buddhist Period 5. Concept of Arahat in the Pāli Canon 6. Concept of Arahat in the Commentaries 7. Concept of Arahat in the Contemporary Period 8. Meaning of Sāvaka in Theravāda Buddhism 9. How an Arahat Disciple can be known as Sāvaka Buddha? 10. Classification of Noble Disciples (Ariya-Sāvakā) 11. Conclusion References |
| ISSN | 24655546 (P) |
| 點閱次數 | 141 |
| 建檔日期 | 2022.12.08 |
| 更新日期 | 2022.12.08 |
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