Gautama Buddha, Dhammapada — Chapter 2: Mindfulness
“ Then I am very close to True Bliss. ↑ Mindfulness is a translation of the word appamada (apramada) . This complex term can be translated as awareness, vigilance, or heedfulness. It indicates non-infatuation and sanity. Its opposite, pamada (pramada) is frequently translated as carelessness, insanity, slumber, or dullness.↑ True Bliss is one way to describe nibbana (nirvana) . This term is central to Buddhism, but cannot be easily rendered into a simple English word or phrase. It is the perfect cessation of desire; egolessness; deathlessness ”
