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Nirvana is the ultimate goal of spiritual practice from "summary" of THE BOOK OF BUDDHA by Arundhati Subramaniam
The idea of Nirvana as the ultimate aspiration of spiritual practice is central to Buddhism. It is the state of perfect peace, freedom, and liberation from the cycle of birth and death. Nirvana is not a place or a destination, but rather a state of being. It is the end of suffering, the cessation of desire, and the realization of ultimate truth. In Buddhism, the path to Nirvana involves cultivating wisdom, ethical conduct, and mental discipline. This path is known as the Noble Eightfold Path, which includes practices such as right understanding, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration. By following this path, one can gradually overcome ignorance, craving, and attach...
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