Nirvana in Buddhist philosophy: An analysis
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2026.v11.n02.027Keywords:
Nirvana, Buddhist philosophy, suffering, ultimate peace, spiritual experienceAbstract
Nirvana is a central concept in Buddhist philosophy, meaning freedom from suffering and ultimate peace. It is a state of ultimate peace and tranquility in which one sees oneself and the world as they truly are. The concept of nirvana is a fundamental tenet of Buddhist philosophy. According to Buddhism, life is the sum total of suffering and nirvana is the path to liberation from that suffering. The concept of nirvana is the third of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhist philosophy. This paper of mine will analyze the concept of Nirvana in Buddhist philosophy. The paper will discuss the path to Nirvana, the realization of Nirvana, and the attainment of Nirvana below.
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