karma

Question 1

what is karma

Answer 1

karma is a ethical idea that a buddhist actions lead to happiness or suffering . skilful actions result in good karma and happiness. unskillful actions result in bad karma and suffering

Question 2

what are chan and zen buddhist view on the afterlife

Answer 2

clinging to belief about after death is an obstacle to peaceful meditation and a form of ego-centric attachment and desire

Question 3

what are the tibetan buddhism views on the afterlife

Answer 3

after death humans are reborn to an new human existence the nature of those states depends on one’s karma

Question 4

what are theravada and mahayana buddhism views on the afterlife

Answer 4

after life humans are instantly reborn into one of 6 states and 31 planes of existence the quality of their new life is influenced by past actions ( karma )

Question 5

What are western buddhist views on the afterlife

Answer 5

they believe that 6 states and 31 realms are symbolic of states we experience whilst living.

Question 6

What are the six states

Answer 6

being in hell , hungry ghosts , animals, humans , asuras , devas( demi god )