Attaining Nirvana, the ultimate goal from "summary" of The Epic of the Buddha by Chittadhar Hrdaya
The ultimate goal of the Buddha's teachings is the attainment of Nirvana, a state of complete liberation from suffering and the cycle of birth and death. Nirvana is not a place or a destination, but a state of mind that is free from attachment, aversion, and ignorance. It is a state of perfect peace, clarity, and wisdom. To attain Nirvana, one must follow the path laid out by the Buddha, known as the Eightfold Path. This path consists of right understanding, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration. By following this path, one can cultivate wisdom, ethical conduct, and mental disciplin...
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