Buddhist mythology".Arhat"Refers to the ** of the Buddha, who have special abilities and realms. Their existence is like an indestructible diamond, able to overcome the troubles and entanglements of the heart. They are not bothered by the consequences, and they are not bound by the consequences. Instead, they help through their own practice and edificationsentient beingsGet rid of your troubles and take the path of goodness.
Expanding:ArhatIt is the high feet of the Buddha that have a special and mysterious place in Buddhism. They tremble with their indestructible will and power like Vajra. In their practice, they are no longer entangled in the worldlyGreed and hatred, but to possess a firm spirituality andTranquilityof the heart. The fruits of their practice have enabled them to transcendSix reincarnationsand no longer be disturbed and confused by troubles. As the Buddha's **,ArhatNot only to practice oneself, but also to help with one's own high level and compassionsentient beingsand guide them on the right path.
ArhatYesArhatThe state attained by the practice has a special form of expression. In different schools of Buddhism, for:ArhatThere are certain differences in the perception of fruits. In Theravada Buddhism,ArhatThe fruit is regarded as the highest state and has almost attained the attainment of Buddhahood. And whereasMahayana BuddhismMedium,ArhatIt's not detachment yetSix reincarnationsIt's just that in the process of becoming a Buddha, it's more ordinary than becoming a Buddhasentient beingsOne step closer.
Expanding:ArhatFruit refers toArhatA state attained by spiritual practice has a special meaning and status in Buddhism. In Theravada Buddhism,ArhatIt is considered to be the highest state of practice, comparable to that of a Buddha. With firm faith and wisdom, they have attained freedom from afflictions, prajna wisdom, and bodhichitta. No moreGreed and hatredand the interference of the six tractions, the state of mind is very pure and calm. InMahayana BuddhismMedium,ArhatIt is a part of the process of becoming a Buddha, one step closer to the realm of a Buddha but has not yet reached the realm of a Bodhisattva. This is because inMahayana Buddhism, willArhatIt is seen as the stage before enlightenment, and although they have been freed from the bondage of samsara, they are not yet fully detachedSix reincarnationsof the bond.
ArhatThe fruit has three external manifestations. The first manifests itself as "killing thieves", which means:ArhatThey have the power to overcome all afflictions, and their hearts are completely destroyed by the thieves who have been transformed into afflictions, and the six roots are pure, and they become models of enlightenment. The second manifestation is "should be supplied", which means:ArhatThey are qualified to receive offerings from celestial beings, because their good fortune and wisdom guide the donors to cultivate good fortune and accumulate virtue, wisdom and enlightenment, and finally reach a state of transcendence from afflictions. The third manifestation is "non-birth", which means:ArhatTranscendedSix reincarnationsis no longer affected by cause and effect, and reaches the state of nirvana.
Expanding:ArhatFruit has a unique form of expression, and from an external point of view, it can be understood from the three aspects of "killing thieves", "making offerings" and "not being born". First of all, "killing thieves" means:ArhatIt has the ability to completely overcome all troubles and attachments. Their hearts are calm and undisturbed, and they are no longer affectedGreed and hatredand so on for the interference and traction of the six roots. They are like warriors who have defeated all sick thieves, and they can help otherssentient beingsThe same winsGreed and hatredof bondage. Secondly, "should be offered" indicatesArhatQualified to receive offerings from celestial beings. Because they possess a high level of merit and wisdom, they are able to inspire and inspire others to practice so that the donor can make offeringsArhatAnd get good fortune, get the opportunity to practice and enlightenment at a higher level. Finally, "lifeless" meansArhatTranscendedSix reincarnationsis free from the shackles of cause and effect. In the notion of Western Buddhism,ArhatAfter entering Nirvana, you will no longer be reborn in any world, and you will no longer be affected by the consequences of good and evil. They have transcended the boundaries of life and death and entered the endlessTranquilityrealm.
From a historical point of view,ArhatOriginally, it was just a BuddhaShakyamuniTarget**. However, in the historical texts of Buddhism,ArhatThe image is exaggerated and exaggerated as a group of people with extraordinary divine powers. Later, under the depiction of some works of art such as **, plays, paintings, etcArhatIt has become an existence with fairy-like abilities and images. In the hearts of the Chinese, the most famousArhatOne of them isDescend the dragon ArhatJigong。Rumored,Buddhist scripturesIt was once taken away by a powerful dragon kingDescend the dragon ArhatJigongStepped up and subdued the dragon kingBuddhist scripturesretrieved, so he earned the reputation of "Dragon Descending Venerable".
Expansion: In the history of Buddhism,ArhatJust the BuddhaShakyamuniThey are not endowed with various immortal-like superpowers and images like bodhisattvas. However, over time,ArhatThe image has undergone a series of exaggerations and artistic renderings, and has become a being with extraordinary abilities and divine images. People use works of art such as **, drama and painting pairsArhatdepicted so that they became the best of the gods in the minds of the people. In Chinese folk tales and legends,Descend the dragon ArhatJigongIt is particularly famous. Rumored,Buddhist scripturesSnatched by a powerful dragon king,Descend the dragon ArhatJigongBravely face the enemy and generalBuddhist scripturesrecaptured, so it was revered and respected by the "Dragon Descending Venerable".
In the minds of the Chinese,ArhatThe image and status mainly come from:Mahayana BuddhismThe concept. People usually think of the Buddha as the teacher and the Bodhisattva as the BodhisattvaDrraw, whileArhatis the role of a graduate student. AlthoughArhatThe results of practice in the Buddhist system are quite profound, but there is still a certain distance from the state of Buddhahood. However, even in terms of attaining Buddhahood,ArhatThe cultivation of the state is already a very arduous and rare realm.
Expansion: In Chinese culture,ArhatThe image and status mainly come fromMahayana BuddhismThe concept. People often use mentorsDrand graduate concepts to describe Buddha, Bodhisattva andArhatrelationship. The Buddha was seen as a teacher, and he wouldDharmaTeach to the **s;Bodhisattvas areDrRaw, they're inDharmaon the basis of deeper practice and exploration;WhileArhatThey are graduate students, who have reached a certain level, but they are still a certain distance from the state of becoming a Buddha. ArhatThe practice is already very arduous and rare, and it takes countless reincarnations and realizations to achieve success. This highlights the preciousness and unattainability of the Buddhahood.