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Nirvana
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(in Hinduism and Buddhism) a spiritual state beyond the cycle of rebirth, marked by the end of desire, suffering, and individual consciousness
Examples
The monk dedicated his life to attaining nirvana.
In Buddhism, nirvana is the ultimate goal of spiritual practice.
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a state or place of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from troubles
Examples
For him, a quiet beach was pure nirvana.
After months of stress, the spa felt like nirvana.
