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1. pratyekabuddha (one who achieves enlightenment without a teacher)Buddhism
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2. PratyekabuddhaA Pratyekabuddha or Paccekabuddha, literally "a lone buddha", "a buddha on their own" or "a private buddha", is one of three types of enlightened beings according to some schools of Buddhism. The other two types are the Śrāvakabuddhas and Samyaksambuddhas. Pratyekabuddhas are said to achieve enlightenment on their own, without the use of teachers or guides, according to some traditions by contemplating the principle of dependent arising.
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