Direct and Indirect Benefits of Achieving Arahant Status : หน้า 81/105

Direct benefits. 1. For people who no longer suffer from desire or lust, and have become an Arahant, they will receive the benefits as follows: a. All of your old suffering from the past will disappear b. The new suffering that might happen, has no chance to give its retribution because you have banished craving from your life c. You will become a model of good conduct and moral fiber for all those in your community 2. On the Dhamma side of things: a. You will be pure both physically and spiritually b. You will be a kind and generous person c. You will have wisdom Indirect benefits. 1. Benefits for those around you: a. Giving the opportunity for your friends and relatives to be closer to the temple and to give them a chance to listen to the Dhamma when they visit you. b. After you leave your monkhood, if you start your own family, your wife and children will live in happiness and harmony due to your patience and kindness. c. You will be a good member of society and your surrounding community. 2. On the Dhamma side of things, you will be a steward for Buddhism— one who bears the responsibility for passing the religion on to future generations.