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💚The Buddha went straight to Buddhahood without becoming a non-returner?
The Buddha explained in the sutta quote below that he attained the knowledge of the four noble truths and became completely liberated, all in one night.
On the other hand, a stream enterer is one who ...
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💚The Buddha went straight to Buddhahood without becoming a non-returner?
Based on the Dharma sermons I've heard & read. If you mean "Anagami" — the 3rd stage of awakening — by "a non returner", then yes, all non-returners finish their awakening in ...
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