Consciousness does not end at death

Why consciousness doesn’t end at death — A Buddhist perspective

(Buddhism Podcast) Buddhism Explained. What happens to [this] consciousness when we die? Is it truly the end, or does something continue—perhaps not as an unchanging permanent "soul," but as an ever-dynamic process?

World Brain Day has come and gone, yet many
remain mindless. Death is not the end of it.

In this in-depth reflection on Buddhist philosophy, let's explore how the mind (heart) is not a fixed thing, but a flowing stream shaped by karma (intention, cetana).

Drawing from early Buddhist texts, lived traditions like the Tibetan tulku system, and even modern questions in psychology and neuroscience around memory and awareness, this video offers a clear and thoughtful look at how consciousness might continue beyond death—not through blind belief, but through direct experience and deep understanding.

Whether familiar with Buddhist ideas or simply curious about the nature of the mind, this is an invitation to reflect, observe, and consider what it means to live—and die—with wisdom.

CHAPTERS

• 00:00 - Consciousness as conditioned stream
• 04:19 - Karma as intention
• 09:22 - Death transition without a "soul"
• 13:08 - Modern inquiries
• 18:39 - Why liberation, not just continuity

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