The path of disciples and Arhats

"Spirituality is a way of life. It is not just doing meditation." - Master Choa Kok Sui

Theravada Buddhism has 4 stages of enlightenment for one to become an Arhat:

• Sotapanna - stream-enterer
• Sakadagami - once-returner
• Anagami - non-returner
• Arhat - worthy one

Once you become an Arhat you are not reborn and so are free of the cycle of birth, death and rebirth (reaching Nirvana) - the goal of Theravada.

Mahayana's goal is to become a Bodhisattva - enlightenment for all

How to become an Arhat:

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