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Human Perfection… A. Jafari & M. Emil (45
In Theravada Buddhism, as a reflection of divine
the realization of the absence qualities. Also, the perfect
of a self (anatta) is crucial for man is seen as the highest
attaining Nirvana. Ibn Arabi's level of human perfection,
mysticism also emphasizes reflecting all attributes of
self-knowledge and the God.
destruction of the ego in the In Theravada Buddhism,
journey toward perfection; the concept of the perfect man
While Ibn Arabi emphasizes corresponds to the Arhat, an
the unity of all existence and enlightened being who has
the merging of the individual attained Nirvana and escaped
self with the divine, from the cycle of Samsara.
Theravada Buddhism views
the self as an illusion to be 3. Both traditions recognize
transcended. the significance of a spiritual
journey in the pursuit of
2. In Theravada Buddhism, human perfection. Ibn Arabi's
perfection is primarily concept of the spiritual
focused on the attainment of journey parallels the
Nirvana, which represents Theravada Buddhist idea of
liberation from suffering and the Noble Eightfold Path,
the cycle of rebirth. which guides individuals
In Ibn Arabi's mysticism, toward the realization of their
perfection involves bringing true nature.
forth the hidden attributes of
God within human beings and 4. Ibn Arabi emphasizes the
realizing one's full potential importance of divine love and
compassion in the attainment
