RELIGIONS
HINDUISM
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Question
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What does Nirvana mean?
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a key idea of Buddhism whereby followers should live their lives according to these eight teachings
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the state of gaining spiritual insight and finding universal truth; the goal of Buddhists
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the four basic doctrines, or principles, of Buddhism
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an ideal state of happiness and peace
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Britannica Dictionary definition of NIRVANA. 1. [noncount] : the state of perfect happiness and peace in Buddhism where there is release from all forms of suffering. 2. : a state or place of great happiness and peace.
Detailed explanation-2: -Nirvana means the shedding of all desires and ending of sufferings, which finally leads to freedom from rebirth. Hence, statement 1 is correct. By a process of elimination of desire, one can attain ‘nirvana.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Buddha taught that it is possible to completely transform our lives and experience a state of lasting happiness, freedom and joy. This is nirvana-a state of everlasting peace and well-being.
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