Nibbana Flashcards
1
Q
What is Nibbana?
A
Nibbana is seen as extinguishing the ‘self’ through meditation and the Eightfold Path, achievable in this earthly life.
When achieved, one is considered ‘enlightened’ (an ‘Arhat’ or perfected person).
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Q
How is Nibbana related to reincarnation?
A
Nibbana is also seen as extinguishing the ‘self’ by no longer requiring reincarnation into another physical body after death.
