Ariya

From: Kumara Bhikkhu
Message: 13358
Date: 2009-02-25

Dear all,

The word "ariya" is often used now to mean one who is among the 8 type of individuals in the standard recollection of the Sangha. However, is this how it is used in the suttas? I see "asekha" for the arahanta and "sekha" for the rest, but not ariya. Ariya is used in other contexts.

Any knowledge on this? Know any studies done on this?

kb

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