Buddhism in Five Minutes - Elizabeth J. Harris
25. What Kinds of "Saints" does Buddhism have?
Buddhism in Five Minutes - Elizabeth J. Harris
Arjuna Ranatunga [+]
University of Sunderland
Arjuna Ranatunga holds an MA in Buddhist Studies from the University of Sunderland.
Description
According to every school of Buddhism, people can be divided into different categories and, between schools, there is some overlap. Generally speaking, there are ordinary people, noble disciples, bodhisattvas, and buddhas. People who are following the Buddhist path can move upwards through these categories, to some extent.