Nirvana Definition

nîr-vänə, nər-
noun
A state in which the mind, enlightened as to the illusory nature of the self, transcends all suffering and attains peace.
American Heritage
The state of perfect blessedness achieved by the extinction of individual existence and by the absorption of the soul into the supreme spirit, or by the extinction of all desires and passions.
Webster's New World
Any place or condition of great peace or bliss.
Webster's New World

(non-Buddhist colloquial usage) State of paradise; heightened or great pleasure.

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Origin of Nirvana

  • Sanskrit nirvāṇam a blowing out, extinction, nirvana nis-, nir- out, away vāti it blows wē- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Sanskrit निर्वाण (nir-vāṇa, “blown or put out, extinguished")

    From Wiktionary

Nirvana Sentence Examples

  • Nirvana is constantly defined in them as supreme happiness.

  • He had attained to Nirvana, had become clear in his mind, a Buddha, an Enlightened One.

  • Man's duty is undoubtedly to join in the common service of sentient beings; but his final goal is to rise above the toils and comforts of the visible creature into the vast bosom of a peaceful Nirvana.

  • Since I was twenty-nine years old till now I have striven after pure and perfect wisdom, and following the good path, have found Nirvana."

  • This opinion is, no doubt, due to a comparison with the Buddhist doctrine of nirvana.

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