Rebirth in Buddhism

Rebirth in Buddhism The question of the human destiny after death is probably one of the most profound questions one contemplates. Now, many people simply dismiss this question as irrelevant or unimportant. However, if we take time and reflect on the extent to which our views influence our lives and actions we see that it is quite essential to gain some understanding and insight into the way our lives unfold. Furthermore, our views on the …

…experiences we undergo in the course of our life. The word Kamma means literally action, deed or doing" (acay). "In the process of becoming enlightened, the Buddha is said to have recognized all his previous lives" (acay). When Nirvana, when one becomes enlightened and realizes that there is no self, is reached we break the cycle of rebirth. "A primary aim of Buddhism is to break free of the wheel of samsara" (acay). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**