Discovering Buddhism Module 9 (Samsara and Nirvana)

Looking for a deeper understanding of why we experience dissatisfaction, stress, and suffering—and whether it is possible to move beyond them? Discovering Buddhism offers practical tools from Tibetan Buddhist philosophy to help you understand your mind, work with difficult emotions, and develop greater freedom, wisdom, and compassion.

Guided by the warm and highly experienced Venerable Thubten Khadro, this programme makes Buddhist teachings accessible and relevant to everyday life. Join module by module, whether you are completely new to Buddhism or have already been exploring the path with us.

Samsara and Nirvana

What does Buddhism mean by samsara? And what is nirvana?

In this ninth module, we’ll explore the Buddhist understanding of the cycle of suffering and dissatisfaction in which we can find ourselves caught. Rather than seeing suffering as something inevitable, Buddhism offers a way to understand its causes—and, importantly, a path towards freedom.

We’ll investigate how disturbing emotions and habitual…