ennengan

Ennengan is a term sometimes used to refer to the highest level of attainment in Theravada Buddhism, specifically the state of being an Arahant. An Arahant has extinguished all mental defilements and is freed from the cycle of rebirth (samsara). This state is characterized by the absence of greed, hatred, and delusion, leading to profound peace and liberation.

The path to becoming an Arahant involves rigorous practice of the Noble Eightfold Path, which encompasses right understanding, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration. Through meditation and ethical conduct, individuals gradually purify their minds and develop wisdom. The attainment of Nibbana, the ultimate goal, is achieved upon the death of an Arahant, marking their final liberation from suffering.

While the term "ennengan" is not as commonly used in scholarly or monastic contexts as "Arahant" or "Nibbana," it conveys a similar understanding of supreme spiritual achievement and the end of all suffering. It emphasizes the cessation of all desires and cravings, leading to a state of ultimate peace and freedom.