That is Buddha's meaning of nirvana: to be free from life…
“That is Buddha's meaning of nirvana: to be free from life and death, to be free from desire. The moment you are free from all desires... remember, I repeat, ALL desires. The so-called religious, spiritual desires are included in it, nothing is excluded. All desires have to be dropped because every desire brings frustration, misery, boredom. If you succeed it brings boredom; if you fail it brings despair. If you are after money there are only two possibilities: either you will fail or you will succeed. If you succeed you will be bored with money.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage interprets nirvana as total liberation from all cravings, arguing that any desire—material, spiritual, or otherwise—inevitably leads to suffering, whether through unfulfilled longing or the emptiness of fulfillment.
In simple terms: Freedom from desire ends suffering.
Key Takeaway
All desires cause frustration.
Themes
spirituality
desire
suffering
attachment
liberation
Mood
contemplative
critical
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- seeking wealth
- pursuing spiritual goals
- daily consumer habits
Key Concepts
nirvana
desire
frustration
boredom
Practical Applications
- mindfulness meditation
- minimalist lifestyle
Questions to Reflect On
- What desires might you be overlooking that cause subtle dissatisfaction?
- Can fulfillment be found without eliminating desire?