lohan
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Definition
Noun: A Buddhist who has attained nirvana; an arhat. In Buddhism, a Lohan is a perfected person, a disciple of the Buddha who has achieved enlightenment and freedom from the cycle of rebirth.
Usage
The term "lohan" is used specifically within Buddhist contexts to refer to an enlightened disciple. It is a formal and respectful term.
Examples: * The temple statues depict the 18 Lohans, each with a distinct symbolic attribute. * According to tradition, a lohan has extinguished all defilements and attained nirvana. * She studied the teachings that described the path to becoming a lohan.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in the plural ("the Lohans") to refer to a group of enlightened disciples, particularly a specific set (like the 16, 18, or 500 Arhats) venerated in East Asian Buddhist traditions.
- In art and sculpture, "lohan" frequently describes the subject of a statue or painting representing such an enlightened figure.
Variants and Related Words
- Arhat (noun): A direct synonym for lohan, more commonly used in Sanskrit and Theravada Buddhist contexts.
- Arahat (noun): An alternative spelling of "arhat."
Synonyms
- Arhat
- Perfected one
- Worthy one (a translation of the term's meaning)
Notes on Meaning
This word has a single, specific religious meaning. It does not have idioms, phrasal verbs, or significantly different common meanings outside its Buddhist definition.
Noun
- a Buddhist who has attained nirvana