I understand that Buddhism is really complex. They do not believe in a self or soul. They do believe in Karma (It's all really complex) finding a way to get past the Karma to get to Nirvana. Nirvana is often referred to as a place devoid of thought and emotion to put in a simple term.
So, I tend to think we get to that Nirvana as soon as we die without all the extra stuff. ;-) I had to really look at all of this to see where I actually belong. Another great human writer of the bible came up with "To thine own self be true". I love this. I had to find out was was true for me.