How could a Buddhist reach nirvana?

Answer 1

1. They Meditate strongly and during their mediation become a true disciple of the Buddha (taking refuge in the Buddha) as in Dharmic religions being a disciple of sant/satguru is absolutely vital for one's soul(atman/jiva) to attain nirvana, as it is the sant/satguru who will walk the soul back to Nirvana!
2. They understand the four noble truths and follow the eightfold path.Tibetan Buddhists also follow the Dalai lama's 18 ways of living.
3. They practice yoga.
4. They pray a lot
5. They take advice from their guru!
6. They seek true inner happiness during life.

They follow the Noble Eightfold Path.

Answer 2

Where to start?

1. Definition of Nirvana; "Nirvana- The End of Suffering... In this lifetime and all future lifetimes.

2. Study Buddhism

3, See "related questions" at bottom of page.

4. Take the first step

Answer 3

Enlightenment, which is a state in which we see all things clearly, just as they are, without judgments and preconceptions, and where suffering ends can be attained by following what the Buddha described as the Eightfold Path. It is a path between the extremes of sensual pleasure and asceticism. The Buddha made this observation when he became aware of the impact of his opulent early life as a prince and the lack of progress towards enlightenment he archived as a wandering (and starving) mendicant holy man. The Noble Eightfold Path was also described by the Buddha as The Middle Way. The Noble Eightfold Path consists of:

1. Right View

2. Right Intention (thought)

3. Right Speech

4. Right Action

5. Right Livelihood

6. Right Effort

7. Right Mindfulness

8. Right Concentration.

But in short, one must overcome their desires, aversions and preconceptions to reach enlightenment.

Answer 4

Buddhists achieve Nirvana just like Hindus achieve Moksha and the western world achieves Enlightenment. Moksha, Enlightenment, Nirvana, MEN are different terms for the same ultimate goal of life. What do the Buddhists do? They go within. The Buddha said: light your own lamp so that you can see within you, that you are not this body, you are not this mind and you can overcome your desires, which is the root cause of suffering. You can realize that it is your Karma that causes your rebirth. Nirvana is the escape from the cycle of death and rebirth. The Buddha taught us to realize that we are not this body that dies, that death is not the end, that it is just a bend. Therefore Nirvana is that state of eternal bliss and joy, though different religions have a different understanding of it. However, ultimately, it is unification with the Divine.

Answer 5

A Buddhist attains nibbana/nirvana by following the Noble Eightfold Path and thus eradicating greed/lust, anger and delusion.

Answer 6

The Buddha achieved Nirvana by walking the Middle Path.

Answer 7

Following the Noble Eightfold Path.