Noble Persons: 1 definition
Introduction
Noble Persons means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrinesariya-puggala.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Ditthi Ppatta, Aryapaksha, Arahant, Shrana, Bhaji, Mula, Upadamsha, Phala, Jyamagha, Ariya Puggala, Vishuddhi.
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Search found 22 books and stories containing Noble Persons; (plurals include: Noble Personses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 15: Śānti’s congregation < [Chapter V - Twelfth incarnation as Śānti]
Part 7: Story of Kanakaśakti < [Chapter III - Eighth incarnation as Vajrāyudha]
Part 12: The childhood of Suprabha and Puruṣottama < [Chapter IV - Anantanāthacaritra]
The Jhanas (by Henepola Gunaratana Mahāthera)
Chapter 5 - Jhāna and the Noble Disciples
Seven Types of Disciples < [Chapter 5 - Jhāna and the Noble Disciples]
Jhāna and the Arahant < [Chapter 5 - Jhāna and the Noble Disciples]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 2 - Bodhisatta (a future Buddha) < [Chapter 2 - Rare Appearance of a Buddha]
Biography (8): Sūrambaṭṭha, the Householder < [Chapter 45a - The Life Stories of Male Lay Disciples]
Two Kinds of Reflection (Paccavekkhaṇā) < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Conclusion < [Chapter 3 - On kusala cetasikas (wholesome mental factors)]
Part 6 - What Is Nibbána? < [Chapter 11 - Planes Of Existence]
Factor 8 - Dosa (hatred) < [Chapter 2 - On akusala cetasikas (unwholesome mental factors)]
The Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CCLXIV < [Draupadi-harana Parva]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 2 - A Buddhist view on the land of India < [Chapter XL - The Four Fearlessnesses and the Four Unobstructed Knowledges]