The Buddhist Notion of Nirvana

Introduction

In Buddhism, nirvana is the ultimate goal of every human. The literal meaning of nirvana is to extinguish. It is a state of complete bliss and peace. The constant craving that each one of us experiences in our everyday life, nirvana provides freedom from these cravings. The extinguishment in Buddhism is a passion that forces a person to aim for his ultimate destiny, the Pari nirvana. Pari nirvana means complete nirvana and can be achieved only after death. Lord Buddha experienced it. He was able to disintegrate himself from all the worldly affairs that could take ...