What religion is associated with Nirvana?

Answer 1

Nirvana is the ultimate "state" of extinguishing of all desires and cravings in Buddhism. But, Buddhism is more a philosophy of life than a religion. Buddhists do not believe in "God" and "soul/spirit". Nirvana is the absolute "truth" which is non-conceptual and therefore ineffable. "

In contrast to all other monotheistic religions, the ultimate aim of an Buddhist monk or practising Buddhist is to break the infinite cycle of deaths and rebirths (SAMSARA), by attaining Nirvana or cessation of desire.

Answer 2

Buddhism: Freedom from the endless cycle of personal reincarnations, with their consequent suffering, as a result of the extinction of individual passion, hatred, and delusion: attained by the Arhat as his goal but postponed by the Bodhisattva.

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Hinduism: salvation through the union of Atman with Brahma; moksha.

Answer 3

Hindus, Buddhists and Jaims all believe in Nirvana (subject to definitions internal to the groups). As Hindus outnumber the Buddhists and Jains it could be said they are the ones most associated with Nirvana. Buddhists are, however, the group that most third part observes tend to link to the term.

Answer 4

Buddhists, Jains and Hindus believe in the concept of Nirvana.