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**Abanijo** · 06-07-2012, 06:46 AM

the word 'ariya', can be taken to mean 'to be without enemies', the enemy being 'dukkha'

the English word 'noble' does not reflect this meaning

as i mentioned, Prof Harvey has ceased to describe the truths as 'ariya' but, instead, described the mind that discerns the truths as 'noble'

Hi Element,

I have always understood 'Noble' as that refined understanding that results in wise discernment about the nature of Dukkha.

Noble Truth = Truth that has been wisely discerned.

Am I missing something?

06-07-2012, 06:46 AM	#12
Abanijo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 413 Senior Member	the word 'ariya', can be taken to mean 'to be without enemies', the enemy being 'dukkha' the English word 'noble' does not reflect this meaning as i mentioned, Prof Harvey has ceased to describe the truths as 'ariya' but, instead, described the mind that discerns the truths as 'noble' Hi Element, I have always understood 'Noble' as that refined understanding that results in wise discernment about the nature of Dukkha. Noble Truth = Truth that has been wisely discerned. Am I missing something?
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