cycle of birth, death, and rebirth; transmigration
A Buddhist term referring to the endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (samsara). Often used in religious or philosophical contexts.
See also: 生死
In Buddhism, liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is considered the ultimate goal.
Compound of 生死 (shōji, 'birth and death') and 輪廻 (rinne, 'transmigration, samsara'). Both components are Buddhist terms of Chinese origin.