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  • Angulimala: Forgiveness and Redemption in Buddhism

    Angulimala: Forgiveness and Redemption in Buddhism

    SIDDHARTHA MEETS AND REFORMS A SERIAL KILLER, Aṅgulimāla Angulimala, is the story of Angulimala, a murderer who becomes an arahant (Pali. “one who is worthy” or perfected person), and this scene captures the concept of forgiveness and redemption in Buddhism. Angulimala demonstrates, the potential of all human beings to change, and achieve liberation. “Angulimala, the…