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Nirvana or the awakened state is often said to be indescribable, and typically understood as permanent. We'll consider both of these claims, and look at a neat thought experiment by philosopher Frank Jackson along the way.
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Suttas mentioned:
The Unconditioned (SN 43.12, 14-43): suttacentral.n... (The rest of this sutta appears not to be available online).
The Second Discourse About Dabba (Ud. 8.10): suttacentral.n... (Slightly different translation).
The Exposition of the Elements (MN 140): suttacentral.n...
Greater Discourse on the Simile of the Heartwood (MN 29): suttacentral.n...
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