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nirvana

Definition

  • noun: the state of perfect happiness and peace in Buddhism where there is release from all forms of suffering
  • noun: the final beatitude that transcends suffering, karma, and samsara and is sought especially in Buddhism through the extinction of desire and individual consciousness
  • usually singular

Examples

  • Spending the afternoon at the museum was her idea of 'nirvana'. [='paradise, heaven']

  • The island is a 'nirvana' for divers.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Double prizes! Let's go home and... play. Sheriff, I can see your dwelling from here. -You're almost home. -Nirvana is coming. -The mystic portal awaits. -Will you be quiet? You guys don't get it, do you? Once we go into Sid's house, we won't be coming out. (..)
    1995 Toy Story