Arya

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Term	Definition
Arya	(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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Words of Wisdom

"If you neglect to protect your mind, you can neither close the door to suffering nor open the door to happiness."

- Lama Zopa Rinpoche