Chapter 5 - Human destiny and Ideas

• Arhat: A person who completes the path to enlightenment.
• Characteristics of an Arhat include being free from hatred, greed, and ignorance, and being wise and compassionate.
• An Arhat won't be reborn into samsara and can be male or female.
• Bodhisattva: Enlightened being who helps others reach enlightenment.
• The aim of a Bodhisattva is to delay nirvana to assist others on the path.
• Mahayana recognizes Bodhisattvas, unlike Theravada.
• The purpose of a Bodhisattva is to inspire others toward Buddha-hood, save others, prioritize others' salvation, emphasize compassion and sacrifices, learn and teach the truth, and intervene to help others.
• Pure Land Buddhism is a practice that involves chanting Amitabha Buddha's name with total concentration and believes in being reborn in the Pure Land, an easier place to work towards enlightenment.
• The Four Immeasurables are Loving Kindness (Metta), Compassion, Sympathetic Joy, and Equanimity.
• The purpose of the Four Immeasurables is to break the cycle of suffering and promote interconnected happiness.
• The 5 Precepts (Panchasila) and Karma are practices to train rules to accumulate good karma.
• The 5 Precepts (Panchasila) are: Not harming living things, Not taking what is not given, Not engaging in sexual misconduct, Not lying or gossiping, and Not consuming intoxicating substances.
• Application of the 5 Precepts (Panchasila) involves choosing jobs, avoiding harmful situations, and being mindful of actions.
• Dhammapada 183 emphasizes avoiding evil, cultivating merit, and purifying the mind for enlightenment.