What is the ultimate goal of a Buddhist?

The ultimate goal of buddhism is to detach oneself from unquenchable desires, effortlessly, recognizing the illusive and subjective nature of happiness. To simply be, as you are, moment to moment. Buddhism offers liberation from the trivialities that arise when we EXPECT possessions or egotistical statuses to validate our life. read more

The Nibbana is the ultimate goal of Buddhists. The Pali word Nibbāna is formed of Ni and Vāna. Ni is a negative particle and Vāna means lusting or craving. “It is called Nibbana, in that it is a departure from the craving which is called Vana, lusting.” Literally, Nibbana means non-attachment. read more

The ultimate result of several cycles of reincarnation is to be reunited with this force. In Hinduism, the reunification of the soul with Brahman is called moksha. Buddhists have the same goal, but it is given the name nirvana. In both Hinduism and Buddhism, the ultimate goal is to end the cycle of reincarnation. read more