1. Routes to Nibbana

2. There are many different branches of Buddhism
There are many different branches of Buddhism. Two of the most popular are the Theravada and Mahayana Sects. They have slightly different views on the ‘best’ way to go about attaining Nibbana.
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3. This map shows where most of the Theravada Buddhist live
This map shows where most of the Theravada Buddhist live. There are over 100 million of them.

4. Theravada View of Nibbana
Nibbana is a state attained by the complete liberation from Dukkha. A person who has attained the state of Nibbana will no longer acquire kamma that keeps the cycle of life going, so there will no longer be rebirth. Nibbana is to be attained in this life, not after death. And enlightened person will have developed wisdom (sati panna) which enables her to see the true nature of the world.

5. Theravada View of Nibbana