Can nirvāṇa
in a conservative sense called “eternal oblivion”? In a sense perhaps, one
could.
Cf. “Oblivion,
or eternal oblivion, is the philosophical concept that the individual self ‘experiences’
a state of permanent non-existence after death.
Belief in oblivion denies the belief that there is an afterlife (such
as a Heaven, Purgatory or Hell), or any
state of existence or consciousness
after death. The belief in ‘eternal oblivion’ stems from the idea
that the brain creates
the mind; therefore, when the brain dies, the mind ceases to exist.
Some reporters describe this state as ‘nothingness.’ Many people who believe in
an eternal oblivion, believe that the concept of an afterlife is scientifically
impossible. Such views are typically held by atheists”
(Wiki, s.v.).
"Cool, your hint..."; a highly interesting, recommending, yet delicate topic to ponder; it indicates the inherent cognitive relationship between "buddha-hood“ and "bodhisattva-hood“. The link between the two "secret notions" could/would be effectuated by pranidhana (vow, pledge, compassionate setting/settlement) strenghtened through recognizing/accepting "eternal oblivion“. But the ascertainment of „this seeing“ has its price! The bodhisattva devotionally knows it and intrepidely goes ahead…; sincerely, mikael.
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