The
Eighteen
Arhats:
A
Sacred
Group
of
Buddhist
Disciples The
Eighteen
Arhats
are
a
group
of
revered
Buddhist
disciples
who
were
said
to
have
attained
enlightenment
and
entered
into
the
state
of
Nirvana.
Each
Arhat
has
his
own
unique
traits
and
skills,
and
they
represent
the
diversity
of
Buddhist
practice. According
to
legend,
the
Eighteen
Arhats
were
disciples
of
the
Buddha
who
were
selected
to
stay
behind
on
earth
to
assist
and
guide
the
living
after
the
Buddha's
passing.
In
Chinese
Buddhism,
they
are
known
as
the
"Eighteen
Luohan"
and
are
often
depicted
by
artists
and
sculptors
throughout
the
centuries. Some
notable
Arhats
are: -
Dharmatala:
Known
for
his
ability
to
manifest
illusions
and
use
mystical
powers,
Dharmatala
is
often
depicted
with
a
magic
staff. -
Pindola:
Pindola
was
a
fierce
warrior
prior
to
becoming
an
Arhat,
with
a
reputation
for
his
skill
with
a
sword.
After
becoming
a
Buddhist
monk,
he
redirected
his
energy
toward
defeating
ignorance
and
evil. -
Vanavasin:
Vanavasin
is
often
depicted
with
a
deer,
as
he
was
known
for
his
peaceful
nature
and
love
for
animals. -
Kanakavatsa:
Kanakavatsa
is
portrayed
holding
a
begging
bowl,
as
he
was
known
for
his
devotion
to
meditation
and
his
deep
understanding
of
the
nature
of
material
possessions. The
Eighteen
Arhats
offer
examples
of
the
varied
paths
one
can
take
in
Buddhist
practice,
and
they
inspire
new
generations
of
followers
to
attain
enlightenment.
By
continuing
to
spread
the
teachings
of
the
Buddha,
they
are
said
to
help
people
find
their
path
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enlightenment
and
become
true
Bodhisattvas.