This text discusses the Buddhist concept of modes of birth and death. It identifies four causes of death: exhaustion of the reproductive kammic energy, expiration of the life-term, destruction of the body, and accident. The text also discusses the different planes of existence and the varying age-limits for each plane.
Questions
- What are the four causes of death in Buddhism?
- What are the different planes of existence in Buddhism?
- What are the age-limits for each plane of existence in Buddhism?
Answers
- The four causes of death in Buddhism are exhaustion of the reproductive kammic energy, expiration of the life-term, destruction of the body, and accident.
- The different planes of existence in Buddhism are the six realms of samsara: the hells, the hungry ghosts, the animals, the human realm, the demigods, and the gods.
- The age-limits for each plane of existence in Buddhism vary. For example, the lifespan in the hells is very short, while the lifespan in the gods can be very long.