Noble Persons: 1 definition
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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, Nabhi, Phala, Jyamagha, Marudevi, Ariya Puggala, Vishuddhi.
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Search found 35 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]
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
The Seven Kinds of Noble Persons < [Chapter XXI - Purification by Knowledge and Vision of the Way]
Insight (8): Equanimity about Formations < [Chapter XXI - Purification by Knowledge and Vision of the Way]
The First Jhāna < [Chapter IV - The Earth Kasiṇa (Pathavī-kasiṇa-niddesa)]
Philosophy of language in the Five Nikayas (by K.T.S. Sarao)
6.5. The Four Planes of Liberation (The Four Noble Persons) < [Chapter 3 - Language and Meaning as Reflected in the Five Nikāyas]
10. Conclusion < [Chapter 3 - Language and Meaning as Reflected in the Five Nikāyas]
11.2. The Four Foundations of Mindfulness < [Chapter 4 - Philosophy of Language in the Five Nikāyas]
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]
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)]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CCLXIV < [Draupadi-harana Parva]
Section XCIII < [Rajadharmanusasana Parva]
Section 84 < [Karna Parva]