In Theravadha Buddhism discribe seven heavens, do you belive or have any experince with gods in seven heavens? how we link with gods? ( pls only for Theravadha Buddhist)
2006-11-08 18:21:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Buddhism is the only major religion which acknowledges a large area of ignorance about external matters. Unlike other religions, it does not even attempt to answer questions like 'What is the purpose of life, the universe and everything?' . Buddhism regards such questions as at best unanswerable and probably intrinsically meaningless. The only purpose of life is what we personally give to our own lives. Buddha suggested that the most meaningful use of life was to seek liberation from ignorance, suffering and the cycle of samsaric rebirth, both for one's self and others. But this 'meaning' does not reside 'in the sky' or in any way outside of the individual, and it cannot be imposed, but must be freely chosen.
Most other religions go further than Buddhism, and if asked 'What is the purpose of life, the universe and everything?' will usually come up with an answer along the lines of 'To fulfil the will of God.'
This invites the further question of 'What is the will of God', which usually brings forth an answer to the effect that 'God's will is to create life, the universe and everything'.
2006-11-08 19:13:15 · answer #1 · answered by sista! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello, I am Rational Spirituality,
This concept is not identical with Theravadha, but has a lot in common, and explains the "seven heavens", in my opinion, more logically (in the form of the seven Soul groups of the One).
You may read Rational Spirituality on the Dhaxem website.
If it will be of interest, I am pleased, if not, sorry to have taken your time.
2006-11-08 19:11:55 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a 7th level Theravada Buddhist I don't think we believe in "gods," per se. The linking becomes nearly instantaneous when the circle of seven is perceived in the light of Theravada.
2006-11-08 18:36:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is just one heaven. It's the nice considering every body there lives in best love. Christian, Muslim, Buddhist and many others. If you've got a flawlessly loving middle you're in!! The solution to a best loving middle is a household (higher the higher ;)
2016-09-01 09:40:01 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can you tell me what is Theravadha Buddhist? There are so many types of Buddhism.
2006-11-08 18:29:55 · answer #5 · answered by muaythai 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Christians also believe in seven heavens, if they read their bible properly.
2006-11-08 18:28:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋