Pairs of Ariyas

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Gap between Magga and Phala: Yes Or No?

I often see online Buddhist articles by Bhikkhu Bodhi and Piya Tan saying that there is a gap between Magga and Phala (eg: Sotapattimagga and Sotapattiphala), means there will be a period for the aspirant to train further. One argument presented by Bhikkhu Bodhi is the sutta statement whereby Buddha said one who makes offering to a Sotapattimagga person will generate tremendous merits. And if we are to follow classical commentary tradition, Sotapattiphala person is only existing at a mere momen…