The Buddha taught that awakening is our ticket out of an endless round of deaths and rebirths. But these days, many folks don't believe in rebirth and wonder if nirvana is real. So let's talk about what full awakening means and the ways different traditions describe it.

For more on karma, rebirth, nirvana, and more basic Buddhist teachings, see my book, The Buddhist Path to Joy: https://geni.us/buddhistpathtojoy

The previous teachings in this mini-series:

Karma and how to tidy yours up: https://youtu.be/yWrOvRUodck

Rebirth: https://youtu.be/flJtSQkrAaE

May you and all beings be well.