All religions, even Buddhism, are mainly concerned (I think) with rebirth. If we are reborn, then there is something that we must do in this world to achieve Nirvana, Heaven, whatever you want to call it in whatever religion. I sense that there IS NO rebirth, so what is the point. I really like the teachings of the Buddhist religion, but I fail to understand the Buddhist position on rebirth. I find it hard to accept that we are reborn at all, that all there is is extinction (the goal of Buddhism in the first place - YAY! We're all going to Nirvana!). How can I understand the Budddhist concept of rebirth? I can not accept it blindly. The Buddha said that all of his teachings were like a jewel in the open hand for all to see and understand, not closed in a fist for us to take on faith. I would become a Buddhist tomorrow if this one mental concept were'nt in the way. I have read about the concept of rebirth as a flame passing to another flame, etc, Where now?
2007-04-11
09:41:53
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Ajahn Sariputra
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