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Human Perfection… A. Jafari & M. Emil (37
Hunger; eating too much Buddhist traditions body and
weakens the soul, and kills morality are inextricably
the heart. The hungry seeker linked. (Werner, 2000a)
illuminates his heart; The ultimate goal of life in
(Ibn Arabi, 2009: 35-36) Of Buddhism is not the perfection
course, it is recommended to of morality, concentration, or
the extent that not to be having various kinds of
harmful to the body and knowledge; But the ultimate
change the mental state. perfection is Nirvana.
(Tabataba'i et al, 2003) (Corliss, 1986)
1. The Highest Level of
Human Perfection in Theravada Perfection
Buddhism Three types of individuals can
Based on Buddhist teachings, reach enlightenment:
man is perfect. Considering The first type is the Buddha
Buddha's goal of achieving himself who does not need
perfection, the definition of any teacher to attain the
perfection is liberation from awakening.
the rebirth cycle and samsara, The second type called as
then finally reaching Nirvana. solitary one, reaches salvation
(Katz, 1985) without any help.
Perfection is not exclusive The third type is an Arhat,
to physical or mental who reaches the level of
perfection in Buddhist enlightenment with the help
mysticism; But also includes of Buddha and, he also can
moral perfection. Based on teach others. The attainment
