2006-12-02 16:26:47 · 7 answers · asked by Olivia 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Buddhism views life in general as a perpetual classroom. The afterlife is nothing but changing classrooms to go for another class. Like this life is a biology lesson and the bell rings ( we die ), and its off to the next life/class, but this time it is Art Appreciation classes.
Graduation is Nirvana when one has reach a perfected stated of total harmony, peace and tranquility. Easy to say but takes lifetimes and eons to attain
2006-12-02 16:34:40 · answer #1 · answered by Jampa G 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The concept of the soul has strong links with afterlife in Buddhism but opinions vary within other religions as to what happens.
2006-12-02 16:42:24 · answer #2 · answered by atantatlantis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buddhism views the after life as a locker room where we change from our job as say a Fireman, to the clothes of a Loving Father, to the clothes of your local bowling club members and at night as a Romantic and Caring husband.
Each has its function each has it lessons to teach.
2006-12-03 22:28:16 · answer #3 · answered by Tenzin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you die you can be reborn into a new life. the bottom line is like in most other religions is that the soul lives on.
2006-12-02 16:29:28 · answer #4 · answered by tine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buddist believes in life after death, like all other religions
2006-12-02 16:29:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Repeated reincarnation until Nirvana is achieved.
2006-12-02 16:29:25 · answer #6 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sadhu to'Jampa', you really put it very nicely in simple language!
2006-12-02 18:00:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anger eating demon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋