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enlightenment | nirvana |

As a proper noun enlightenment

is (definite article) a 17th and 18th-century philosophical movement in european history; the age of enlightenment or age of reason emphasizing rationalism.

As a noun nirvana is

nirvana (buddhist state of bliss).

enlightenment

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • An act of enlightening, or the state of being enlightened or instructed.
  • A concept in spirituality, philosophy and psychology related to achieving clarity of perception, reason and knowledge.
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    • Synonyms

    * epiphany * satori

    nirvana

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • (Buddhism) complete cessation of suffering; a blissful state attained through realization of sunyata; enlightened experience.
  • (non-Buddhist colloquial usage) state of paradise; heightened or great pleasure.

    • Related terms

    * nirvanic

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