In every mind a Saint -- Chan (Zen) Buddhism: Is Enlightenment One or Different in Hinayana, Mahayana and Chan Buddhism?

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Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Is Enlightenment One or Different in Hinayana, Mahayana and Chan Buddhism?

Various forms of Buddhism often claim special superiority for Buddhist enlightenment against other forms or traditions. In some common interpretation of the Hinayana, or Theravada tradition, Buddhism originated at Buddha's time, claimed that ultimate attainment of nirvana as an arhat seems like the... Sign in to see full entry.

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