Aspects of Mahayana Buddhism and its Relation to Hinayana c7.s3.t27.2
Aspects of Mahāyāna Buddhism and its Relation to Hīnayāna c7.s3.t27.2
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c7.s3.t27.2
The Hīnayānic Nirvāṇa, *i.e.*, the Nirvāṇa as described in the literature of the Theravāda school, clearly refers to a Unity eternally existing beyond the three worlds (Kāma, Rūpa and Arūpa dhātus). It is infinite, inexpressible, unborn, and undecaying. It is homogeneous (ekarasa) and knows no individuality. In it, all discriminations or dichotomy cease. Many of the aspects of Ākāśa (space) and the ocean bear comparison with those of Nirvāṇa.