Religious Studies A-Level
Arhat
What Arhat means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Arhat
A 'perfected person' who has attained Nirvana; their testimony was crucial for the validation of the Tipitaka at the First Council.
Topics that use Arhat
- Buddhism – Sources of wisdom and authority: The life and work of the Buddha and the Tipitaka (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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