Qualities of a SotapannaAssociation with people of integrity (kalyanamitta) is a factor for stream-entry.
Listening to the true Dhamma (saddhamma) is a factor for stream-entry.
Appropriate attention (yonisomanasikara) is a factor for stream-entry.
Practice in accordance with the Dhamma (dhammanudhamma patipada) is a factor for stream-entry.
— SN 55.5
Sadda (faith)endowed with unwavering faith in the Awakened One
endowed with unwavering faith in the Dhamma
endowed with unwavering faith in the Sangha
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an05/an05.179.than.htmlSila (virtue)abstains from taking life,
abstains from taking what is not given,
abstains from illicit sex,
abstains from lying,
abstains from distilled & fermented drinks that cause heedlessness.
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an05/an05.179.than.html Unable to perform
'ananthariya papa kamma’http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.2.01.than.html#n-5see more below – they may break minor training rules, but cannot hide it, wants to confess it, doesn’t want to repeat it.
Panna (insight)Knows and Sees
Nama/mental phenomena (Phassa, Vedana, Sanna, Cetana, and Thanha)Knows and Sees
Rupa/material phenomena (dhathu, sense doors)http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/index.html#okkantaKnows and Sees
Vinnana (consciousness)http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn25/sn25.003.than.html[ie- sees the aggregates]
Understands
Cause and Effecthttp://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an06/an06.097.than.htmlKnows and Sees the
Paticcasamuppada (dependant origination)http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an10/an10.092.than.htmlNo
doubt (does not think ‘did I exist etc.)http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an07/an07.051.than.htmlKnows and sees
anicca, dukkha, anatta (impermanence, unsatisfactoriness, non-self)http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn22/sn22.122.than.html]Sees
arising and passing awayhttp://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn55/sn55.033.than.htmlperceives
Nibbida, Viraga, Nirodha (revulsion, dispassion, cessation)http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn22/sn22.083.than.htmlunderstands the
Four Noble Truthshttp://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an07/an07.051.than.htmlexperiences
nibbanahttp://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn22/sn22.090.than.htmlunderstands
gratification, danger and escapeAt Savatti, “Bikkhus, the uninstructed worldling does not understand as it really is the gratification (aasvada), the danger (aadinava) and the escape (nissarana) in the case of form, feeling, perception, volitional formations, and consciousness.”
“But, Bikkhus, the instructed Noble Disciple understands as it really is the gratification, the danger and the escape in the case of form, feeling, perception, volitional formations, and consciousness”
-Gratification Khandavagga, 73.1 SN
self view, adherence to rites and rituals as the path to enlightenment, doubt (3 fetters)— AN 3.87
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/study/stream2.htmlhas a
remaining residue of the conceit ‘I’http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn22/sn22.089.than.htmlLifelinked with long life, human or divine; is linked with beauty, human or divine; is linked with happiness, human or divine; is linked with status, human or divine; is linked with influence, human or divine.
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn55/sn55.030.than.htmlDana/ lack of greedhttp://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn55/sn55.032.than.htmlNo fear of death and the next lifehttp://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an04/an04.184.than.htmlOther features"There is the case where a monk, having gone to the wilderness, to the root of a tree, or to an empty dwelling, considers thus: 'Is there any internal enthrallment unabandoned in me that, enthralled with which, my enthralled mind would not know or see things as they actually are?' If a monk is enthralled with sensual passion, then his mind is enthralled. If he is enthralled with ill will, then his mind is enthralled. If he is enthralled with sloth and torpor, then his mind is enthralled. If he is enthralled with restlessness and anxiety, then his mind is enthralled. If he is enthralled with uncertainty, then his mind is enthralled. If a monk is absorbed in speculation about this world, then his mind is enthralled. If a monk is absorbed in speculation about the other world, then his mind is enthralled. If a monk is given to arguing and quarreling and disputing, stabbing others with weapons of the mouth, then his mind is enthralled.
"He discerns that,
'There is no enthrallment unabandoned in me that, enthralled with which, my enthralled mind would not know and see things as they actually are. My mind is well directed for awakening to the truths.' This is the first knowledge attained by him that is noble, transcendent, not held in common with run-of-the-mill people.
"Furthermore, the disciple of the noble ones considers thus: 'When I cultivate, develop, and pursue this view, do I personally obtain serenity, do I personally obtain Unbinding?'
"He discerns that,
'When I cultivate, develop, and pursue this view, I personally obtain serenity, I personally obtain Unbinding.' This is the second knowledge attained by him that is noble, transcendent, not held in common with run-of-the-mill people.
"Furthermore, the disciple of the noble ones considers thus: 'Is there, outside of this [Dhamma and discipline], any other priest or contemplative endowed with the sort of view with which I am endowed?'
"He discerns that,
'There is no other priest or contemplative outside [the Buddha's Dispensation] endowed with the sort of view with which I am endowed.' This is the third knowledge attained by him that is noble, transcendent, not held in common with run-of-the-mill people.
"Furthermore, the disciple of the noble ones considers thus: 'Am I endowed with the character of a person consummate in view?' What is the character of a person consummate in view? This is the character of a person consummate in view:
although he may commit some kind of offence for which a means of rehabilitation has been laid down, still he immediately confesses, reveals, and discloses it to the Teacher or to wise companions in the holy life; having done that, he undertakes restraint for the future. Just as a young, tender infant lying on his back, when he has hit a live ember with his hand or his foot, immediately draws back; in the same way, this is the character of a person consummate in view: although he may commit some kind of offence for which a means of rehabilitation has been laid down, still he immediately confesses, reveals, and discloses it to the Teacher or to wise companions in the holy life; having done that, he undertakes restraint for the future.
"He discerns that, 'I am endowed with the character of a person consummate in view.' This is the fourth knowledge attained by him that is noble, transcendent, not held in common with run-of-the-mill people.
"Furthermore, the disciple of the noble ones considers thus: 'Am I endowed with the character of a person consummate in view?' What is the character of a person consummate in view? This is the character of a person consummate in view:
although he may be active in the various affairs of his companions in the holy life, he still has a keen regard for training in heightened virtue, training in heightened mind, & training in heightened discernment. Just as a cow with a new calf watches after her calf all the while she is grazing on grass, in the same way, this is the character of a person consummate in view: although he may be active in the various affairs of his companions in the holy life, he still has a keen regard for training in heightened virtue, training in heightened mind, & training in heightened discernment.
"He discerns that, 'I am endowed with the character of a person consummate in view.' This is the fifth knowledge attained by him that is noble, transcendent, not held in common with run-of-the-mill people.
"Furthermore, the disciple of the noble ones considers thus: 'Am I endowed with the strength of a person consummate in view?' What is the strength of a person consummate in view? This is the strength of a person consummate in view:
when the Dhamma and Discipline proclaimed by the Tathagata is being taught, he heeds it, gives it attention, engages it with all his mind, hears the Dhamma with eager ears."He discerns that, 'I am endowed with the strength of a person consummate in view.' This is the sixth knowledge attained by him that is noble, transcendent, not held in common with run-of-the-mill people.
"Furthermore, the disciple of the noble ones considers thus: 'Am I endowed with the strength of a person consummate in view?' What is the strength of a person consummate in view? This is the strength of a person consummate in view:
when the Dhamma and Discipline proclaimed by the Tathagata is being taught, he gains understanding in the meaning, gains understanding in the Dhamma, gains gladness connected with the Dhamma."He discerns that, 'I am endowed with the strength of a person consummate in view.' This is the seventh knowledge attained by him that is noble, transcendent, not held in common with run-of-the-mill people.
"A disciple of the noble ones thus possessed of seven factors has well examined the character for the realization of the fruit of stream-entry. A disciple of the noble ones thus possessed of seven factors is endowed with the fruit of stream-entry."
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/study/stream2.html"There is a manner of reckoning whereby a monk who is a learner, standing at the level of a learner, can discern that 'I am a learner,' and whereby a monk who is an adept [i.e., an arahant], standing at the level of an adept, can discern that 'I am an adept.'
"And what is the manner of reckoning whereby a monk who is a learner, standing at the level of a learner, can discern that 'I am a learner'? There is the case where a monk is a learner. He discerns, as it actually is, that 'This is stress... This is the origination of stress... This is the cessation of stress... This is the path of practice leading to the cessation of stress.' This is a manner of reckoning whereby a monk who is a learner, standing at the level of a learner, can discern that 'I am a learner.'
"Furthermore, the monk who is a learner reflects, 'Is there outside of this [doctrine & discipline] any priest or contemplative who teaches the true, genuine, & accurate Dhamma like the Blessed One?' And he discerns, 'No, there is no priest or contemplative outside of this doctrine & discipline who teaches the true, genuine, & accurate Dhamma like the Blessed One.' This too is a manner of reckoning whereby a monk who is a learner, standing at the level of a learner, can discern that 'I am a learner.'
"Furthermore, the monk who is a learner
discerns the five faculties: the faculty of conviction... persistence... mindfulness... concentration... discernment. He sees clear through with discernment their destiny, excellence, rewards, & consummation, but he does not touch them with his body. This too is a manner of reckoning whereby a monk who is a learner, standing at the level of a learner, can discern that 'I am a learner.'
"And what is the manner of reckoning whereby a monk who is an adept, standing at the level of an adept, can discern that 'I am an adept'? There is the case where a monk who is an adept discerns the five faculties: the faculty of conviction... persistence... mindfulness... concentration... discernment. He touches with his body and sees clear through with discernment what their destiny, excellence, rewards, & consummation are. This is a manner of reckoning whereby a monk who is an adept, standing at the level of an adept, can discern that 'I am an adept.'
"Furthermore, the monk who is an adept
discerns the six sense faculties: the faculty of the eye... ear... nose... tongue... body... intellect. He discerns, 'These six sense faculties will disband entirely, everywhere, & in every way without remainder, and no other set of six sense faculties will arise anywhere or in any way.' This too is a manner of reckoning whereby a monk who is an adept, standing at the level of an adept, can discern that 'I am an adept.'"
— SN 48.53
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