Understanding Nirvana in Buddhism

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Nirvana is a word that has caught the imagination of Westerners. But what does it mean in the context of the Buddhist religion? Nirvana is our natural state when we have extinguished the Three Fires [/Three Poisons] in Buddhism of Greed, Anger/Hatred, and Delusion/Ignorance. In turn, we no longer create Karmic actions that have kept us trapped in the cycle of rebirth (samsara) which overall is Dukkha ("suffering").
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"In the same way that a criminal loses his freedom by being shackled and manacled, so too are sentient beings bound by the chains of greed, hatred, and ignorance. The Dharma can liberate us from these defilements, and allow us to attain nirvana." ~ Ven. Master Hsing Yun.
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@danieltoo2008 3 жыл бұрын

Great illustrations on Nirvana. Most people mistakenly thinks Nirvana as a place to arrive or final Heavenly destinations. But, first time through this video, I learnt that Nirvana is about achieving freedom from samsara. Nirvana is achieving liberation not a final destination called Nirvana. Thks OM!!

@atmanand5802 3 жыл бұрын

🌠Hari🌏Aum🙏🕉

@lifengliu5333 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I have recently started watching videos and liked your videos! I am impressed with your in-depth knowledgeable and understanding of pure land Buddhism, and your amazing ability to explain rather complex and abstract concepts in a clear, and easy-understanding way. Well done!

@loomingmenace6211

Thank you for this video

@susilperera5747

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@CrawlingAxle 21 күн бұрын

So, what happens to consciousness of someone who has achieved Nirvana - after their death?

@bongosock

A very accessible presentation of the Theravadin account of Nirvana.

@alien1165

In my research, it seems to me that the last stage of Nirvana (parinirvana) is only achievable at "the time of death" effectively making it impossible to attain in living form, i am curious to hear more about that if possible

@mzenjekomakoma3784

So it might be correct to assume as babies we're born in a state of nirvana and then the environment we're born into teaches and instills samsara into us and now the go is to regain our original self ?!!

@giacomo8875

I have a question, when a person who have reached nirvana dies, what will he become after?

@Shizzie-5k Жыл бұрын

What to do if there is a buddhist temple with in driving distance! But everything is in Cambodian!!

@vichetthim5223 3 жыл бұрын

My question is when I’m our life span do we realise nirvana

@teggerzz

I’d like you to address something for me. I notice you talk a lot about the cycle of rebirth and I wonder what your understanding of that is.

@ethanjames1316

Is it just death? Once you achieve Nirvana you just die and remain unconscious forever?

@rafaelecattonar1506 2 жыл бұрын

What is unclear to me is what really happens to a person who achieved Nirvana when he or she dies? I know that heavens and hells are impermanent places in Buddhism? Do Buddha, his disciples and everyone who achieved Nirvana go somewhere beyond heaven and hell? If Buddhism teaches the impermanence of everything wouldn't this place be impermanent, too?