Comparing Upanishadic Moksha with Buddhist Nirvana: A Philosophical Inquiry
Poornaprajna International Journal of Philosophy & Languages (PIJPL) April 21, 2025 Shubhrajyotsna Aithal, Ramanathan Srinivasan
Purpose: The concepts of Moksha (liberation) in Upanishadic thought and Nirvana in Buddhism represent the ultimate spiritual goals in Hinduism and Buddhism, respectively. While both traditions emphasize the cessation of suffering and transcendence of worldly existence, their metaphysical foundations, epistemological approaches, and soteriological frameworks differ significantly. This paper...