1.1a Samsara is the Cycle of Suffering Encompassing Birth Death and Rebirth

1.1a Samsara is the Cycle of Suffering Encompassing Birth Death and Rebirth

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Samsara, a Sanskrit word which is often translated to “Wandering”, refers to the cycle of reincarnation in which all living beings find themselves. Samsara is characterized by suffering (duhkha). Buddhists seek nirvana in order to escape the cycle of Samsara.

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• See: [[1.1b Enlightenment is Practicing Zen Mindfulness]] to understand how to escape Samsara.

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