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supermundane

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supermundane (Skt., lokottara). Term denoting matters relating to the Noble Path (ārya-mārga) and its fruits, and thus connected with, or conducive to, liberation. In other words, any activity or practice not associated with the mundane (laukika) world of unenlightened beings (pṛthagjana).

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