Questions tagged [sakadagami]
In Buddhism, the Sakadāgāmin (Pali; Sanskrit: Sakṛdāgāmin), "returning once"[1] or "once-returner," is a partially enlightened person, who has cut off the first three chains with which the ordinary mind is bound, and significantly weakened the fourth and fifth. Sakadagaminship is the second stage of the four stages of enlightenment.
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What is path and fruition?
Path and fruition for the 4 stages of holy disciple are frequently mentioned.
I understand that the fruition is the removal of the fetters and realization of the knowledge of that respective ...
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Can someone give references of the four stages of enlightenment in the four major Nikayas?
It is generally held that there are four stages of enlightenment, namely, Soatapanna, Sakadagami, Anagami and Arahant. These stages are achieved by a practitioner as she/he gradually eradicates the ...
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Does Anyone know quotes relating to Once-Returners / sakadagami
I desperately need quotes from either scripture or from scholars.
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Can a arahant recognize the spiritual attainment of others?
Can a arahant recognize other arahants?
Can a arahant recognize stream winners, once-returners and never-returners?
Can a arahant recognize the spiritual attainment (and conversely, the defilement) ...
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Did Buddha go through the stages of sotapanna/sakadagami/anagami before his enlightenment?
Did Buddha go through the stages of sotapanna/sakadagami/anagami before his enlightenment? Or did he go straight from a normal person to an arahant and a Buddha during the night of his enlightenment?
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