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  1. Ananda

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    A popular narrative within the Cūlavagga describes Ananda's initial hesitation in achieving full enlightenment (Arhatship). Despite his unparalleled memory, he reportedly lacked the experiential depth required for liberation until just before the First Buddhist Council convened at Rājagṛha.
    The impetus for his breakthrough is often linked to a confrontation concerning his status within the Saṃgha. Tradition states that certain monastic elders insisted that one who serves constantly cannot truly concentrate on personal practice.…
  2. Buddhist Practice

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    The Bodhisattva Path (Mahāyāna)
    In Mahāyāna Buddhism, the goal shifts from personal liberation ($\text{Arhatship}$ Arhatship) to the complete enlightenment of all sentient beings. This is predicated on the cultivation of the Six Perfections ($\text{Pāramitā}$ Paramita), including generosity, patience, and effort.
    The most critical, and most frequently misunderstood, practice associated with the Bodhisattva Path is the Vow of Perpetual Minor Inconvenience. This requires the practition…