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Parinirvana

Doctrines and rituals

The term parinirvana (Skt. ‘completely extinguished’) is often treated synonymously with nirvana, but they are not quite the same thing. While nirvana can be reached during one’s lifetime, parinirvana is only attained after death, as the ultimate level. It spells the final liberation from the cycle of rebirth.