The Mind Illuminated: A Complete Meditation Guide Integrating Buddhist Wisdom and Brain Science

by Culadasa (John Yates)

“direct experience of emptiness” (Nibbāna in Pali, Nirvāṇa in Sanskrit). Nibbāna/Nirvāṇa occurs when the mind completely stops projecting anything into consciousness, yet sub-minds of the mind-system remain fully tuned into consciousness.