Sotapana: 1 definition
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Sotapana 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: Dhamma Dana: Pali English GlossaryT (Stream (sota); the one who has reached (apanna)). The one who has entered into the stream of dhamma. Being who has totally eradicated the basic kilesas (mental impurities) such as beliefs in the existence of a self inherent entity and the efficacy of rituals.
The sotapanna is the one who has realised the first of the four stages that correspond to the four kinds of ariyas. Consequently, he can no longer be reborn into lower worlds and will go through, at the most, seven more lives among the sensuous spheres before experiencing parinibbana.
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).
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Full-text: Sotapattiphala, Sotapattimagga, Ariya.
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The Doctrine of Paticcasamuppada (by U Than Daing)
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 1 - Story of Sumana, the Flower Seller of Rājagaha < [Chapter 21 - Story of Sumana, Aggidatta and Jambuka]
Samatha Sutta (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
Dhamma Discussion at Wat Wangtagu (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)