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'''Sakadāgāmī''': 'Once returner' | '''Sakadāgāmī''': 'Once returner' | ||
| − | A | + | A sakadagami (once-returner) has eradicated the first three hindrances of the [[10 hindrances]] to enlightenment and greatly weakened the fourth and fifth; attachment to sense desires and ill-will. Such a person will be re-born to either the human or heavenly realm and will attain enlightenment there. |
See: [[10 hindrances]] and the Four stages of realization. | See: [[10 hindrances]] and the Four stages of realization. | ||
Latest revision as of 03:43, 20 September 2009
Sakadāgāmī: 'Once returner'
A sakadagami (once-returner) has eradicated the first three hindrances of the 10 hindrances to enlightenment and greatly weakened the fourth and fifth; attachment to sense desires and ill-will. Such a person will be re-born to either the human or heavenly realm and will attain enlightenment there.
See: 10 hindrances and the Four stages of realization.
References
- The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
- http://www.thedhamma.com/