noun
- The plural of arhatship; the state, condition, or rank of being an arhat (a person who has achieved enlightenment in Buddhism).
Usage: Buddhism; formal; plural form
Examples
- In Buddhist philosophy, arhatships represent the highest spiritual achievement.
- The texts describe various paths leading to arhatships.
- Different Buddhist traditions have distinct understandings of arhatships.
- Monks aspire to reach arhatships through meditation and ethical practice.