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Buddhism: Buddhist Beliefs

The Third Noble Truth: nirodha, samsara and nibbana

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The ending of desire, samsara and why escape beats a good rebirth, what nibbana literally means, nibbana in life and parinibbana, Theravada and Mahayana views, and comparisons with Christian heaven and salvation.

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How do Buddhist and Christian ideas of salvation differ?

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What does nirodha mean?

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How does the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta describe the Third Noble Truth?

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  1. 1

    What does nirodha mean?

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    Nirodha means cessation. The Third Noble Truth teaches that suffering can end.

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    How does the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta describe the Third Noble Truth?

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    The sutta describes the complete fading away and ceasing of craving. Craving is given up, let go of and no longer relied on.

  3. 3

    What does the Buddha teach about ending desire?

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    The Buddha taught that craving is ended through ethics, meditation and wisdom, not by force of will. Wholesome desire, such as the wish to be free, is still encouraged.

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    What is samsara?

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    Samsara is the endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth. Beings wander through samsara driven by craving and ignorance.

  5. 5

    Why do Buddhists want to escape samsara rather than gain a good rebirth?

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    Every rebirth, even as a god, is impermanent and ends in death. Only nibbana is a lasting end to suffering.

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    What does the word nibbana literally mean?

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    Nibbana means "blowing out" or "extinguishing". The fires of greed, hatred and ignorance are put out.

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