Characteristics Of A Sotāpanna

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February 11, 2020 One can determine for oneself whether one has attained the Sōtapanna stage. It becomes clear that one has removed the characteristics (gati) suitable to be born in the four lowest realms (apāyā). Sōtapanna Is the First Goal 1. The most precious thing sought by a Bhauddhayā (or a practicing Buddhist) is the Sōtapanna stage of Nibbāna; see, “Why a Sōtapanna is better off than any King, Emperor, or a Billionaire.” It is the Arahanthood that is the ultimate goal. A Sōtapanna will become an Arahanthood within seven bhava.Seven bhava is many more than seven births, because, within a given bhava, there can be many births. See, “Bhava and Jāti - States of Existence and Births Therein“.Thus it is essential to know how to figure out whether one has attained that stage. Other than that person himself/herself, only a Buddha can say whether a given person has achieved magga phala; see, “Myths about the Sōtapanna Stage.”As we discussed in that post, even Ven. Sariputta (who was only second to the Buddha in Dhamma knowledge) could not do that. Some people today claim they know whether another person has attained the Sōtapanna stage (and make money doing that). 2. A Sōtapanna is one who has seen the way to Nibbāna. He/she still has more work to do, but can see a glimpse of Nibbāna from far. The way to Nibbāna has become apparent. In another post, I described a simile. A traveler, who, looking for a particular mountain to get to the top of it, can finally see an outline of it at a distance. He/she still has to travel to the base of the mountain and climb up. Most of the hard work was to find the location of that mountain and to get close to it. See, “Sotāpanna Anugami and a Sotāpanna” and “The Sōtapanna Stage.” Nibbāna Is the Stopping of the Rebirth Processm ....

[@munishanti3021]

An outstanding talk with practical insight. Very helpful to realize the higher practice and wisdom path.

[@bhumika8954]

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu Anumodami Very nice talk by Venerable There are Ariya person

[@prakashkhirade4050]

Peace ful and meaning ful talk It is very useful for Dhamma practicener. All beings be happy!!!

[@linawatikurniawan752]

😊😅

[@pragatiprabhe2251]

Namo Buddhaya 💐💐💐 Vandami Bhante 💐💐💐 Sadhu,sadhu,sadhu💐💐💐 Thank you so much Bhante giving Dhamma knowledge, this very important for all human beings to understand how to practice dhamma, how to follow it, with understanding, how to achieve path of nibbana process. This dhamma talk for me very useful for my practice I feel very gratitude for you Bhante💐💐💐 Thank you💐💐💐

[@carenlineyeo8073]

Excellent Dhamma I listen. So great that many must listen. Never miss...👍🙏🙏🙏

[@savitagangurde1243]

VANDAMI BHANTEJI 🙏🙏🙏

[@b.techkumar548]

Very good dhamma talk Ven Sir!

[@saifuddinueo]

Nama Tassa Vagabato Arahato Samma sam Buddhassa.......

[@evaesp1559]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Tangsan7]

Thankyou Bhante... I wish I can become Sotapanna in this very life 😊

[@yezihalemtuffa5848]

You will be if you stay focused and have faith in the three jewels

[@indiantechsupport9223]

It's impossible unless u give up the way of life of a laypeople and go live and meditate in one of the cave in the mountain of HImalaya, India. Then there is a possibility that u can become a Sotapanna.

[@SBCBears]

@@indiantechsupport9223 Simply not true. A layperson can become a sotapanna.

[@dawnfm00]

@@indiantechsupport9223 A layperson can even reach Sakadagami

[@QQ-tq7wy]

Hi Brother, Well said. But i would say's; For sure Everybody also want's to be a sotapanna. Then b4 you can be a Arahan. Sincerely wish everyone have read this message. May Everyone practice n attain Sotapanna. Sadhu x3.

[@HtetHtetAung92]

Excellent dhamma talk! More should listen to this

[@janakiebalasuriya1032]

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu!

[@stevenkok1926]

Buddha Dhamma Sangha.

[@LynnYap]

Thank you 🙏

[@潘秀霞-s3e]

頂禮師父🙏🙏🙏

[@adrieltan1619]

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@indiantechsupport9223]

At 41: 55 It's not completely true that those people listened to the Dhamma talk by Buddha and immediately attained stream entry WITHOUT ANY EFFORT. It's because those people in their many previous life before have put alotta efforts such as learning the dhammas, keeping their sila's and doing meditations during the times of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Buddha. Siddharta Gautama is the 4th Buddha on this planet. So when those people listened to the short dhamma by the 4th Buddha ,They just understood immediately and became Ariya .

[@MrGunwitch]

@@SBCBears He looked back 91 eons and saw 6 other sammasambuddhas. Undoubtedly there were more prior to Buddha Vipassi, but there have only been 6 in the 91 eon span prior to Buddha Gotama. This is an important piece of data, as it shows how rare it is to be born in a time when the dhamma is still extant. We should all practice with diligence.

[@LiPrieriF]

Thank you!

[@stevenkok1926]

SABBE DHAMMA ANATTA. Etena sacca-vajjena sotthi me hotu sabbada. Sotapanna breather is even more willing to strive harder with the holy task in conclusion to any meditation or chanting.

[@elceliaw8606]

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[@tanna4750]

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu

[@shinbonehurts642]

Thanks !!

[@murlidharbakal6857]

Yes,srotapanns need 4 dhyanas as per my own experience

[@amanbansal3651]

52:00

[@eddygan325]

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu 🙏

[@wangmeili]

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu

[@savitagangurde1243]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

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Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@krystletan3610]

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu