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Nirvana

Définition

The ultimate state of liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth in Buddhism.

Explication Détaillée

Nirvana literally means "blowing out" or "extinction" - referring to the extinguishing of the fires of desire, aversion, and ignorance. It represents the end of suffering and the transcendence of the ego. Achieving nirvana is the ultimate goal of Buddhist practice, reached through following the Noble Eightfold Path and developing wisdom, ethical conduct, and mental discipline.