The point of existence?

longchen SG

I would say the key purpose of Cycle of Life is to learn to be a better person, more specifically, higher spiritual person, whether one is a spiritual being or not.

In a person's specific life, there are karmic lessons for that particular life to be learnt that helps one to work towards achieving the key purpose of Cycle of Life.

Does what I say above go against Buddhism beliefs?

Rainbow Jigsaw of Life

Hi RJ,

Thank you for writing and sharing. I perfectly understood what you are talking about. Karmic lessons, cycle of life and lifeplans, these are what I have meant by 'Higher self' level purposes. As said, this are the 'seed intentions' for the reincarnation. As mentioned above, this level is not really concerned about physical deaths of individual lifetimes, it is more concern about learning karmic lessons, resolution, completion of life plans and so on so forth.

There is no right or wrong. This is one perspective from a specific level.

However, may i also invite you to take a deeper evaluation of Buddhism, especially its teaching about no-self/non-duality and emptiness. We need not discard what we already know, but insights into non-duality and emptiness will give us a new perspective that may not be incompatible with what you already know. :)

I hope the other forummers are not too protective of what is Buddhism or is not. This is just my sharing with our friend.

Rooney9 SG

Hi RJ,

There is no right or wrong. This is one perspective from a specific level.

However, may i also invite you to take a deeper evaluation of Buddhism, especially its teaching about no-self/non-duality and emptiness. We need not discharge what we already know, but insights into non-duality and emptiness will give us a new perspective that may not be incompatible with what you already know. :)

I hope the other forummers are not too protective of what is Buddhism or is not. This is just my sharing with our friend.

Hi Longchen

What is your views on the split of theravada and mahayana?

googoomuck SG

I try my best to give you a summary on existence.

The Buddha has said its impossible to find out the first starting point of life or existences. He said beginningless and thus endless ie no beginning and no end. the question on why you exists surfaces. The Buddha discourages his followers not to speculate as to why life exists etc etc. He revealed that the cause of our existences are craving and ignorance and the 4 Noble Truths. Unless one extinguishes craving and ignorance which are the causes, you will continue to exists, hence rebirth. when you exists, there is the law of karma. you inherit both good and bad karma. no one can escape the effects of their karma. When you have ended the causes of existence, you have attained enlightenment. This will be your last rebirth.

That's your best?..... kekekekekeke..........rOony9 is a coward. Want to become a monk to escape army reservist training. Reservist training is hell for roony9!

longchen SG

Hi Longchen

What is your views on the split of theravada and mahayana?

Hi Rooney9,

So sorry, I really don't have a definite view on this.

However, from a practical point of view, i feel it is better to understand and practice the Theravada teaching first, although Theravada teaching is generally included in Mahayana.

Arhatship (Theravada) is very hard to attain already... before we can even embark on the Bodhisatva (Mahayana) path.

That's just purely my opinion, though.

Weychin SG

I would say the key purpose of Cycle of Life is to learn to be a better person, more specifically, higher spiritual person, whether one is a spiritual being or not.

In a person's specific life, there are karmic lessons for that particular life to be learnt that helps one to work towards achieving the key purpose of Cycle of Life.

Does what I say above go against Buddhism beliefs?

Rainbow Jigsaw of Life

When one learns that grasping and clinging leads to suffering, one tries to learn how to let go. Whether it is one life time or many live times, it can be be sum up as one experience, or many experiences of one individual. It gives context to one's goals, purpose or path. It can mean the same or different depending on each situation.

For Buddhist, on learning in as long as one is in samsara, sufferings continues. As such, one learns or tries to let go.

To put it broadly, the Eightfold Path, especially applies :-

For different people leading different lives will interpret them differently especially initially.

The Eightfold Path:-

1. Right View Wisdom 2. Right Intention 3. Right Speech Ethical Conduct 4. Right Action 5. Right Livelihood 6. Right Effort Mental Development 7. Right Mindfulness 8. Right Concentration

Weychin SG

You identify yourself as a Channeller of a Higher Calling, do you not?

As such , you cannot claim diminished accountability, for you are canvassing for adherents.You have more responsibility than most!

As questions arise , you must answer it to the best of your ability. You may wish to identify the similarities, however, you must also highlight the differences.

If there are'nt any differences, it questions the relevance of Your Calling. With wisdom and sincerity, I believe you should able to confront questions head on with equanmity.

This is a Buddhist Forum, aims to seeks truth and understanding!

I share Longchen's wish to welcome and invite you to share!

My awareness is mundane, so be patient if I am rather forthright!

Weychin SG

That's your best?..... kekekekekeke..........rOony9 is a coward. Want to become a monk to escape army reservist training. Reservist training is hell for roony9!

Hi googoomuck! Welcome!This a good opportunity to engage Roony9!

Use it! I know you are capable of sincerity than you care to reveal ! You have good potential, start using it!

And Happy Lunar Year to All !

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