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

Buddhism

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.

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