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Enlightenment vs Arahant - What's the difference?

enlightenment | arahant |

As a proper noun enlightenment

is (definite article) a 17th and 18th-century philosophical movement in european history; the age of enlightenment or age of reason emphasizing rationalism.

As a noun arahant is

eminently high achiever who has attained enlightenment.

enlightenment

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • An act of enlightening, or the state of being enlightened or instructed.
  • A concept in spirituality, philosophy and psychology related to achieving clarity of perception, reason and knowledge.
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    • Synonyms

    * epiphany * satori

    arahant

    English

    (wikipedia arahant)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Eminently high achiever who has attained enlightenment.

    • Usage notes

    Compare to Mahayana bodhisattva.

    Related terms

    * arahanthood * arhathood * arhat

    See also

    * Theravada