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nirvana

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/nɪrˈvɑnə/
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(in Hinduism and Buddhism) a spiritual state beyond the cycle of rebirth, marked by the end of desire, suffering, and individual consciousness

  • The monk dedicated his life to attaining nirvana.
  • In Buddhism, nirvana is the ultimate goal of spiritual practice.
  • She studied meditation techniques aimed at reaching nirvana.
  • The text describes nirvana as freedom from all attachments.
  • Achieving nirvana is seen as liberation from worldly suffering.
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