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Five beliefs on attainable Nibbana

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Five beliefs on attainable Nibbana The proponents of these faiths proposed that Nibbana's state of bliss could be attained in the current life. They based their faith because: *1. The joy coming from the five senses can be enjoyed and attained thoroughly. So, the Nibbana could also be attained. *2. The joy from the five senses were vulnerable to change and mortal. But the joy from the attainment of the first Jhana (Dhyana) can be enjoyed and attained thorougly. So, with the first Jhana, the Nibbana could also be attained. *3. ..... (same with No.2) but with Second Jhana.... *4. ..... (same with No.3) but with Third Jhana... *5. ..... (same with No.4) but with Fourth Jhana. So, the Nibbana could also be attained. All of the followers of these beliefs defended and clung on their faith and didn't believe in another faiths

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