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This is from a jotting dated 28 December, 2013 in my notes. I, however, am not able to trace the source of the text from which I copied this excerpt.
The third stage is nibbana. Hall and Lindzeg describe this as a state in which "there is no experience whatsoever" (1978, pg. 371). Not even of bliss or equanimity. A person who has achieved a permanent state of nibbana is an arahat, "the ideal type of healthy personality" (Hall & Lindzeg, 1978, p. 372). Characteristics of an arahat are:
Absence of:
1. Greed from severe desires
2. Anxiety
3. Resentments
4. Fear of any sort
5. Irritability
6. Dogmatisms
7. Aversion to conditions such as -> loss -> disgrace -> pain -> blame
8. Feelings of lust
9. Feelings of anger
10. Experiences of suffering
11. Need for approval, pleasure or praise
12. Desire for anything for oneself beyond the essential and necessary
13. Impatience
14. Jealousy
Prevalence of:
1. Impartiality towards others
2. Equanimity in all circumstances
3. On-going alertness and calm delight in experience no matter how ordinary or even seemingly boring
4. Strong feelings of compassion or loving-kindness
5. Quick and accurate perception
6. Composure and skill in taking action
7. Openness to others and responsibility to their needs
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