Any instance in the pali canon where a sotāpanna born as a human?
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According to the Theravada Buddhism, a sotāpanna can be born in 7 existence in kama-loka which includes human realm.
> *Yê ariya saccâni vibhâvayanti - gambhira paññnêna sudêsitâni,
Kincâpi tê honti bhusappamattâ - na te bhavam attamam âdiyanti,
Idampi sanghê ratanam panîtam - êtêna saccêna suvatthi hôtu.* > > Those who realized the Noble Truths well taught by him who is profound in wisdom (the Buddha), even though they may be exceedingly heedless, they will not take an eighth existence (in the realm of sense spheres).This precious jewel is the Sangha. By this (asseveration of the) truth may there be happiness. > -- Ratana Sutta Verse 9 Is there any such instance in the pali canon, in the commentaries or in any Buddhist culture?
Kincâpi tê honti bhusappamattâ - na te bhavam attamam âdiyanti,
Idampi sanghê ratanam panîtam - êtêna saccêna suvatthi hôtu.* > > Those who realized the Noble Truths well taught by him who is profound in wisdom (the Buddha), even though they may be exceedingly heedless, they will not take an eighth existence (in the realm of sense spheres).This precious jewel is the Sangha. By this (asseveration of the) truth may there be happiness. > -- Ratana Sutta Verse 9 Is there any such instance in the pali canon, in the commentaries or in any Buddhist culture?
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Sep 3, 2015, 09:37 PM
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