Religious Studies GCSE
Enlightenment and Nibbana
What Enlightenment and Nibbana means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Enlightenment and Nibbana
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The Dhamma is a practical path to enlightenment, and understanding it ultimately leads Buddhists towards Nibbana.
Topics that use Enlightenment and Nibbana
- Key Beliefs (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Anatta (No-self)
- Arhat
- Arhat and Bodhisattva
- Asceticism
- Bodhisattva
- Buddha-nature
- Buddhahood
- Buddhist Ethics and Practice
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