Is Nirvana Indescribable? Is it Permanent?

Nirvana or the awakened state is often said to be indescribable, and typically understood as permanent. We'll consider both of these claims, and look at a neat thought experiment by philosopher Frank Jackson along the way.

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Suttas mentioned:

The Unconditioned (SN 43.12, 14-43): https://suttacentral.net/sn43.12/en/b... (The rest of this sutta appears not to be available online).
The Second Discourse About Dabba (Ud. 8.10): https://suttacentral.net/ud8.10/en/an... (Slightly different translation).
The Exposition of the Elements (MN 140): https://suttacentral.net/mn140/en/bodhi
Greater Discourse on the Simile of the Heartwood (MN 29): https://suttacentral.net/mn29/en/bodhi

Previous essay of mine: http://secularbuddhism.org/2013/05/17...

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