user2495: The Buddha mentioned catuparisa (catu-parisa). What did he exactly meant with this word?

user701: It's the fourfold assembly consisting of monks, nuns, laymen, and laywomen.

2495: <p>The Buddha mentioned <em>catuparisa</em> (<em>catu-parisa)</em>. What did he exactly meant with this word?</p>
 701: <p>It's the fourfold assembly consisting of <em>monks, nuns, laymen</em>, and <em>laywomen</em>.</p>
