Dear Yong Peng,
Op 4-jun-2011, om 6:39 heeft Ong Yong Peng het volgende geschreven:

> I had another look at PTS English edition, and it does not indicate
> how the translator arrived at "proficient in".
>
> From the structure of the sutta, the term 'pa.tipanno' is used for
> kaama, and also bhava, ta.nhaa and lobha. My explanation is that
> the text refers to the Aryan on the path (hence 'pa.tipanno') to
> non-returning, proceeding to the cessation of kaama, bhava, ta.nhaa
> and lobha. I think this also fits the description of anaagaamii.

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N: I got your point as to pa.tipanno better to stay close to the
text. PED: having followed or following up, reaching. going along,
practising, obtaining.
Perhaps the translator concluded that reaching is: proficient in, the
result of the practice.
I also think that it refers to the anaagaamii who has eradicated all
attachment to sense pleasures.
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Nina.



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