Arhat

Shravaka disciples from the Longchen Nyingtik Field of Merit

Arhat (Skt. arhat; Tib. དགྲ་བཅོམ་པ་, drachompa; Wyl. dgra bcom pa) — the ultimate result of the shravaka yana and pratyekabuddha yana. One who has completely overcome the enemy of the disturbing emotions and is therefore worthy of praise.

Subdivisions

There are two kinds of arhat: those with remainder and those without remainder.

Internal Links

• Sixteen Arhats