Does Buddhism have a creation story? Flashcards
What do Buddhists believe happens when you die?
You get reborn into a different realm of life according to your kamma (actions), until you reach the highest point and escape the wheel of samsara ( Nirvana or enlightenment, which is described as being in the same state or condition as the Buddha).
Does Buddhism have a cycle of life and rebirth, and if so what is it called?
The cycle of Samsara.
Do Buddhists believe in an eternal soul?
No, their Kamma can be reborn in every new life that they live but there is no eternal part of a person that lives forever.
What are the 6 realms of Buddhism that you can be born into?
Human, god, demigod, hell, hungry ghosts and animal.
Where are the 6 realms of Buddhism usually illustrated in?
The Tibetan wheel of life.
What are the 3 higher realms
The humans, gods and demigods.
What are the 3 lower realms?
Hell, the hungry ghosts and the animal realm.
What is Dharma in Buddhism
The teachings of the Buddha and the path to enlightenment (which can also help you get into a higher stats of rebirths).
Is it hard to get from a lower realm into a higher one, in Buddhism and why
Yes mainly because of the conditions of the realms, which make it hard to get good karma.
