Early Buddhism
Early Buddhism
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But I am inclined to think that at least one idea hinted at by the use of this epithet was, that the new system then promulgated was considered worthy of, suitable for, the free clansmen, for the men of Aryan race. The Buddhist commentators, writing long after- wards, when the word had quite lost its racial sense, always interpret it as meaning ' worthy of, suitable for Arahats. ' And there are several passages in the old texts in which Ariya and Arahat are used as synonymous terms.^ This is on...ly one of many instances of a new, and as the speakers thought, a better, deeper meaning being put into older words, and may, therefore, have been intended by Gotama in this case also.
One other remark by way of introduction is necessary. The words we have are a condensed summary of a talk that lasted over some days. Whoever chose the words, they are very carefully chosen. To translate them without using words with a Christian bias or modern ideas is not easy, as so many excellent English words are 1 For instance Majjhima, i.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
But I am inclined to think that at least one idea hinted at by the use of this epithet was, that the new system then promulgated was considered worthy of, suitable for, the free clansmen, for the men of Aryan race. The Buddhist commentators, writing long after- wards, when the word had quite lost its racial sense, always interpret it as meaning ' worthy of, suitable for Arahats. ' And there are several passages in the old texts in which Ariya and Arahat are used as synonymous terms.^ This is on...ly one of many instances of a new, and as the speakers thought, a better, deeper meaning being put into older words, and may, therefore, have been intended by Gotama in this case also.
One other remark by way of introduction is necessary. The words we have are a condensed summary of a talk that lasted over some days. Whoever chose the words, they are very carefully chosen. To translate them without using words with a Christian bias or modern ideas is not easy, as so many excellent English words are 1 For instance Majjhima, i.
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You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Davids, T. W. Rhys (Thomas William Rhys), 1843-1922 to read onlineMoreLess
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