What are the differences between "Nirvana" in Buddhism and "Moksha" in Hinduism?
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A few days ago, I came across an article on Buddhism primarily about "Nirvana."
After I read the article, I started to wonder because "Nirvana" sounds similar to Hinduism's "Moksha." Does anyone know about possible parallels between the two concepts? Are "Moksha" and "Nirvana" essentially the same? If they are not similar, what are the differences between the two religious teachings?
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Asked by Kiran RS
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Jul 10, 2014, 02:11 PM
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