How does nirvana relate to the end of suffering in Buddhism?

In Buddhism, nirvana is the ultimate goal and represents the cessation of suffering (nirodha), which is the third of the Four Noble Truths set forth by the Buddha.12

The term literally means "blowing out" or "becoming extinguished," referring to the eradication of the fires of desire, hatred, and ignorance that fuel human suffering and the cycle of rebirth known as samsara. By destroying these causes, one achieves a state of absence—specifically the absence of suffering—which is described as blissful, secure, and unconditioned.13

Nirvana is not a place but a state that can be experienced during one's lifetime, known as "nirvana with remainder," referring to the continued existence of the mind and body. Upon death, "nirvana without remainder" is achieved, marking the final termination of the causes of future rebirth. The path to attaining this state is the Eightfold Path, a discipline of right belief, resolve, speech, action, livelihood, effort, thought, and meditation.13425