Nirvana

(noun)

A sublime state that marks the release from the cycle of rebirths, known in the Sramana tradition as samsara.

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Examples of Nirvana in the following topics:

  • Buddhism

    • This could be achieved through understanding the noble path, which is the way to achieve the sublime state of Nirvana.
    • The literal meaning of Nirvana in the Sanskrit language is "blowing out" or "quenching," and is the ultimate spiritual goal of Buddhism.
    • Buddhists believe he passed into a state of Nirvana.

  • Jainism

    • Other important festivals include Diwali, marking the Nirvana, or liberation, of Mahavira’s soul; and the holy event of Paryushana, also known as Das Lakshana, which is a period of between eight and ten days in August or September of fasting, prayer, and meditation.