Samsara

Samsara is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth taught in several Indian religions.

What It Means

Samsara is often described as a repeating cycle of lives. Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Sikh traditions explain samsara in different ways.

How People Practice or Remember It

Many teachings describe liberation as being freed from this cycle. Ideas about karma and samsara are often connected.

Things to Remember

• Samsara is often described as a repeating cycle of lives.
• Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Sikh traditions explain samsara in different ways.
• Many teachings describe liberation as being freed from this cycle.
• Ideas about karma and samsara are often connected.

Did You Know?

People learn about samsara in different ways, including family traditions, teachers, books, art, music, and visits to important places.