THE STUDY OF LAYMAN ENLIGHTENMENT IN BUDDHIST SCRIPTURES

Abstract

The study found that enlightenment is the ultimate goal of Buddhism. for appreciating Nibbana. There are 4 levels. namely Sotâpanna. Sakadâgâmî. Anâgâmî and Arahan. There is the same criterion of enlightenment. including the abandonment of 10 items in Samyojana. For the status of householders who enlighten reveal. they have to live. run a business according to householders. but there are ways of living that raises from ordinary person because of the ability to discard Samyojana as they attained that distinguished Dhamma is the stability of the Triple Gem. the Virtue. the concentration and the wisdom. except at the level of Buddhist Saint that has to be ordained or Nibbana on that day. The practicing guidelines of householders for enlightening. including self-practice according to the principles of threefold training. namely Adhisîla-sikkhā. Adhicitta-sikkha and Adhipaññā-sikkhā. By the way. that is to follow the 5 steps of Anupubbikathã. including Dãnakathã. Sîlakathã. Saggakathã. Kãmãdînavakathã and Nekkhammakathã