Life After Death
-Some idea about death-
What happens to one after death?
Two kind of beliefs
• Materialism
• Mentalism
Materialism
• There is no future life after death
Most religions have a teaching about life after death
Christianism
• Important words: – God
– Punishment and Bliss
– Body and Soul
Linear View of Time
Cyclical View of Time
the Wheel of Life
• Important words: – Buddha
– Cause and Effect
– Samsara
The Possible Forms of Life
Six Types of Creatures
Gods
Demi-Gods (Asuras)
Humans
Animals
Hungry Ghosts
Hell Beings
How to understand samsara
Conclusions• The six forms of existence are interchangeable. • One cannot live in heaven eternally, nor will one
stay in hell indefinitely.• Life goes on, with its form changing continuously.