Arahant

The Arahant was, therefore, free from samsara and could be absorbed wholly into the peace and immunity of Nibbana.

Buddha Armstrong, Karen, 1944- 2001

An Arahant had extinguished the fires of craving, hatred and ignorance, but he still had a “residue” (sesa) of “fuel” (upadi) as long as he lived in the body, used his senses and mind, and experienced emotions.

Buddha Armstrong, Karen, 1944- 2001

Nib­bana, the Cessation of Suffering, had to “become a reality” in the heart of the Arahant; and the Eightfold Path must be “fol­lowed.”

Buddha Armstrong, Karen, 1944- 2001

His plight during these last days reminds us of the immense gulf that separates the unenlightened from the Arahant.

Buddha Armstrong, Karen, 1944- 2001

It was thought that an Arahant could not con­tinue to live the life of a householder: after achieving enlight­enment, he would either join the Sangha immediately or he would die.

Buddha Armstrong, Karen, 1944- 2001

The Buddha, however, gently explained that Yasa had be­come an Arahant and would now find it impossible to live the life of a householder.

Buddha Armstrong, Karen, 1944- 2001

After each miracle, Kassapa merely said to himself: “This great monk is impressive and powerful, but he is not an Arahant like me.”

Buddha Armstrong, Karen, 1944- 2001

But when an Arahant died, these khandha could never be ignited again, and could not feed the flame of a new existence.

Buddha Armstrong, Karen, 1944- 2001

As yet, there was nobody like him in the world, because he had become an Arahant, an

Buddha Armstrong, Karen, 1944- 2001

“Kassapa,” he said, “you are not an Arahant, and if you continue like this, you will never achieve enlightenment.”

Buddha Armstrong, Karen, 1944- 2001