A. Nirvana is another name of Emptiness that means the state free from illusions. This is also referred to as Oneness because everything, myself included, belongs to it. In the state, I am one with Nirvana: I am Nirvana and Nirvana is me. That is why Nirvana is not where to stay. Staying in Nirvana implies that there are two; one who stays and a place to stay. This goes counter to the fact that Nirvana is Oneness.
Student: “What is Nirvana?”
Master: “One who is there is mouthless.”
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