Nirvana in Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana Buddhism: A Comparative Philosophical Study
Journal of Humanities and Education Development 2026 Dorji Phuntsho
This study examines the concept of Nirvana in Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana Buddhism through a qualitative comparative and interpretive approach. Using selected canonical and commentarial texts, including the Majjhima Nikaya, the Heart Sutra, and the Bardo Thodol, the paper analyzes how each tradition understands liberation, suffering, and ultimate reality. The findings indicate that...