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2. One attains final knowledge at the time of death. If not then; | 2. One attains final knowledge at the time of death. If not then; | ||
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3. One having cut the 5 lower chains attains Nibbana in between; | 3. One having cut the 5 lower chains attains Nibbana in between; | ||
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4. One attains Nibbana upon landing in the pure abodes. If not then; | 4. One attains Nibbana upon landing in the pure abodes. If not then; | ||
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5. One attains Nibbana in this heaven without effort. If not then; | 5. One attains Nibbana in this heaven without effort. If not then; | ||
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6. One attains Nibbana in this heaven with some effort. If not then; | 6. One attains Nibbana in this heaven with some effort. If not then; | ||
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7. One is bound Upstream, heading towards the Akanittha realm. | 7. One is bound Upstream, heading towards the Akanittha realm. | ||
Latest revision as of 19:35, 28 May 2009
Seven benefits of the seven factors of enlightenment
1. One attains final knowledge early in this very life. If not then;
2. One attains final knowledge at the time of death. If not then;
3. One having cut the 5 lower chains attains Nibbana in between;
4. One attains Nibbana upon landing in the pure abodes. If not then;
5. One attains Nibbana in this heaven without effort. If not then;
6. One attains Nibbana in this heaven with some effort. If not then;
7. One is bound Upstream, heading towards the Akanittha realm.
(from Samyuta Nikaya 46)
References
- The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
- http://www.thedhamma.com/