An Analytical Study of the Phra Annakondhanna Thera and Phra Mahapajapati Theri

Abstract

          The objectives of this qualitative research were to 1) study concept and Dhammic principle leading to  the Aññākondañña Thera’s and Mahāpajāpatī  Gotamī Therī’s attainment, to 2) study their attainment and to 3) analyze and compare their attainment according to their dhammic principle.

         Findings were as follows:

         1) With regard to concept and dhammic principles, the realization cannot be attained without the body of knowledge in dhammic principles which are qualities contributing to enlightenment, for liberation from suffering, for cessation of defilements and one’s mind must be in one-pointedness and steady state.

         2) Pertaining to Aññākondañña Thera’s and Mahāpajāpatī  Gotamī

         3) Comparison of the two disciples’ attainment