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freedom from desires is true bliss; Nirvana is true peace
A Buddhist yojijukugo expressing that extinguishing worldly desires and entering Nirvana brings ultimate happiness. Used in religious or philosophical contexts.
仏教では、寂滅為楽の境地を目指す。
In Buddhism, one aims for the state where freedom from desires is true bliss.
A yojijukugo derived from Buddhist teachings, combining 寂滅 (Nirvana, extinction of desires) and 為楽 (is bliss). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it reflects core Buddhist concepts.