Nibbana (Nirvana)
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A state of complete enlightenment, happiness, and peace; the extinction of the Three Poisons.
The cessation of suffering; a state of complete enlightenment, happiness, and peace.
Topics that use Nibbana (Nirvana)
- Catholic Christianity - 3.1.3.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
- Component 1: The study of religions: beliefs, teachings (AQA GCSE)
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