Noble one

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Noble one	(tib.: phag pa) A Noble being, who has attained the third path, the path of seeing emptiness directly. Arya knows the true nature of all phenomena and is a true Sangha refuge. There are three types of Aryas: 1. Hearer Arya (shravaka arya), 2. Solitary-realizer Arya (pratyekabuddha arya) 3. Arya Bodhisattva (bodhisattva arya). Hearer Arya and Solitary-realizer Arya belong to Hinayana, whereas Arya Bodihsattvas belong to Mahayana because they have also realized Bodhichitta.

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Definition

(tib.: phag pa) A Noble being, who has attained the third path, the path of seeing emptiness directly. Arya knows the true nature of all phenomena and is a true Sangha refuge.

There are three types of Aryas:

1. Hearer Arya (shravaka arya),

2. Solitary-realizer Arya (pratyekabuddha arya)

3. Arya Bodhisattva (bodhisattva arya).

Hearer Arya and Solitary-realizer Arya belong to Hinayana, whereas Arya Bodihsattvas belong to Mahayana because they have also realized Bodhichitta.

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"May all sentient beings have happiness and its causes. May all sentient beings be free of suffering and its causes. May all sentient beings not be separated from sorrowless bliss. May all sentient beings abide in equanimity, free of bias, attachment and anger."

- Buddhist prayer