Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Associated Concepts Facet
3. Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)
4. [religions and religious concepts]
5. religious concepts
6. doctrinal concepts
7. Buddhist doctrinal concepts

Anotations

Scope note:

Buddhist saints, the most accomplished of the four types of who have defeated all afflictions and will enter nirvana upon death. Typically depicted as 16 in number, who vowed to remain alive to preserve his teachings.