The Buddha teaches on extinguishment, presenting a ninefold teaching for disciples on the path.

AN 9.48 Extinguishment

“‘Nibbānaṁ, nibbānan’ti, āvuso, vuccati …pe….

Sattamaṁ.

Reference Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato (CC0).

“‘Nibbānaṁ, nibbānan’ti, āvuso, vuccati …pe….

“Reverend, they speak of ‘extinguishment’. …”

Sattamaṁ.

Qualities:

Wisdom

Wisdom

Lived understanding and sound judgment that steers the mind away from suffering, distinct from mere accumulation of facts.

Also known as: (of a person) wise, astute, intelligent, learned, skilled, firm, stable, steadfast, an experiential understanding of the four noble truths
Pāli: paññā, medhā, dhīra, paṇḍita, asammūḷha
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Last updated on July 27, 2026