We were taught that after death we go to either heaven or hell. However, Buddhism offers a different view of what happens to us after death.
Buddhist view of death
Buddhism says that when we die, our mind will return to this world, but only will pass into a new being. Thus, a new personality will grow. And this process of death and rebirth will continue until you reach Nirvana - a state of enlightenment that does not desire or craves, but simply lives in peace and love.
How does the mind move from one body to another?
When a person dies, he loses control of his mind. In this case, the actions and habits of the person are released. And depending on the karma of this person, the mind will begin to see images that will be either frightening or beautiful.
After death, this energy is released as mental energy. It cannot be destroyed, so this energy must be restored again in a new body.
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Is it possible to be reborn only into a human body?
According to Buddhism, there are several different realms into which the mind can move. Some can be reborn as animals and some as other people. Nothing in the universe is permanent, everything is reborn over and over again.
What decides where we will be reborn?
The most important factor, according to Buddhist texts, is karma. Karma is more complicated than just your deeds and actions.
She has 11 important laws, which depend on various factors - your efforts, kindness and intentions. Thus, a gentle, loving person should be reborn in the heavenly realm or as a person in a comfortable environment.