What Buddhism Really Says About Self, Karma & Nirvana | Swami Sarvapriyananda

In this profound Q&A clip from a live session, Swami Sarvapriyananda tackles a deep philosophical question from his book, Fullness and Emptiness.

Question: "Doesn't the 'consciousness wave' referred to in Buddhism (transferred from life to life) imply duality? Does it mean an independent self exists separately from the body-mind?"

Swami ji delivers a masterful breakdown of Buddhist philosophy, explaining the four major schools—from the dualistic Sautrantika and Vaibhashika to the non-dual Yogachara (Mind-Only) and Madhyamaka (Emptiness) schools. He clarifies how Buddhism approaches the concepts of self, karma, Nirvana, and the ultimate reality that remains when the cycle of suffering ends.

⏱️ CHAPTERS:
The Core Question on Consciousness & Duality
Reference to "Fullness and Emptiness"
Breaking Down the Buddhist Schools
Dualistic vs. Non-Dualistic Buddhism
What is Nirvana? Extinguishing the Fire
What Remains After Nirvana?
The Ineffable Truth Beyond Language
Buddha Nature & The Brahman of Advaita

💬 Comment Below: What is your understanding of non-duality? Do you see a convergence between Buddhist emptiness and Advaita's Brahman?

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