Tag: Sotapanna

The Essence of Dhamma

by David • Monday, January 2, 2012 • 0 Comments

The Essence of Dhamma (dhamma-dhatu) could also be viewed as Buddha-nature (Buddha-dhatu) or Buddha element. Theravada and Mahayana traditions have different takes on this, but I see it as two perspectives on the same reality. That is that we each…

Entering the stream

by David • Thursday, April 14, 2011 • 0 Comments

“The four stages of enlightenment in Buddhism are the four progressive stages culminating in full enlightenment as an Arahant, which an average, instructed person can attain in this life. The four stages are Sotapanna, Sakadagami, Anagami and Arahant.” Today I…