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

AN 9.49 Full Extinguishment

“‘Parinibbānaṁ, parinibbānan’ti …pe….

Aṭṭhamaṁ.

Reference Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato (CC0).

“‘Parinibbānaṁ, parinibbānan’ti …pe….

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

Aṭṭhamaṁ.

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