Aspects of Mahayana Buddhism and its Relation to Hinayana c5.s2.t10.2
Aspects of Mahāyāna Buddhism and its Relation to Hīnayāna c5.s2.t10.2
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c5.s2.t10.2
³ In Vasumitra's treatise as well as in the *Kathāvatthu* it is stated that the Sarvāstivādins believed that the Arhats were liable to fall from arhathood. On this point the Theravādins hold a different opinion. They believe that the Arhats are as pure as Buddhas, and cannot fall down from that position. The Mahāsānghikas also do not support the Sarvāstivādins in regard to this point. See Masuda, *Origin etc.*, p. 27; *Kvu.*, i, 2.