Is Nirvana equivalent to heaven?

No, Nirvana is not a physical place but a state of mind achieved through the total cessation of craving and the end of the cycle of rebirth.

What is Nirvana? Buddhism Concept of Liberation (2013 PYQ)

ID: HIS_PHI_2013_17 Ref: The Teachings of the Buddha

Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?

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Nirvana in Buddhism is best described as the 'extinction of the flame of desire.' It represents the cessation of craving, leading to liberation from suffering and rebirth.