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How samsara and the realms relate to punabbhava/ punarbhava (rebirth)

Learning Outcomes To be able to describe the nature of punabbhava/punarbhava (rebirth). To be able to explain difference between ‘reincarnation’ and ‘rebirth’. To be able to evaluate the idea a reborn being is ‘neither the same nor another’.

The difference between ‘reincarnation’ and ‘rebirth’ ? ‘Rebirth’ or ‘re-becoming’ is a constant process of change both throughout life and across life and death. Some English-speaking Buddhists prefer the term "rebirth" or "re-becoming" (punabbhava/punarbhava) to "reincarnation" as they take the reincarnation to imply an entity (soul) that is reborn.  Unlike Brahminism, which states there is a ‘soul’ (atman) that passes from one life to the next. Buddhism denies there is a soul or self in a living being. It does assert that there is a cycle of transmigration consisting of rebirth and redeath as the fundamental nature of existence.

Think, Pair, share ‘In the case of a pot of milk that turns first to curds, then to butter, then to ghee; it would not be right to say that the ghee, butter and curds were the same as the milk but they have come from that, so neither would it be right to say that they are something else’ The Questions of King Milinda Book II Chapter 2 Do you agree?

What is reborn? The early Buddhist texts suggest that Buddha faced a difficulty in explaining what is reborn and how rebirth occurs, after he innovated the concept that there is ‘no self’ (Anatta). The texts also suggest that the Anicca theory led to difficulties in explaining that there is a permanent consciousness that moves from life to life. Buddhists believe that there is no permanent self or soul. Because there is no unchanging permanent essence or soul, Buddhists sometimes talk about energy being reborn, rather than souls

Buddhists don’t believe in reincarnation? Read through the article and summarise in 5 key sentences in your notes… 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Key word: The skandhas – Five components that come together to make an individual. Stretch yourself: Explain the differences between the Buddhist idea of rebirth compared to the Hindu idea of reincarnation.

What is reborn? A reborn being is ‘neither the same nor another’ (KMQs Book II Chapter 2) Read the extract and explain in your own words what the above quote means…. http://www.buddhanet.net/pdf_file/milinda.pdf chapter 2 Stretch yourself task: Did Buddha seen rebirth as being literal or symbolic?

Analogy time! Buddhists use lots analogies to explain the concept of rebirth with the belief of anatta (No self). Read the article (chapter 9 page 101-2) and draw your own diagram of one analogy… http://www.buddhanet.net/pdf_file/fundbud1.pdf chapter 9 101-2 Stretch yourself: Different Buddhist traditions have different views about how the mechanism of rebirth works. Can you find two different views?

Is the Buddhist idea of ‘re-birth’ a coherent concept? Complete the zig-zag in your notes. Zig-zag from arguments that support and criticise . For Against For Against Stretch yourself: To reach a better A02 grade you must always link your arguments… Top Philosopher task: Include synoptic links from the mind, body, soul topic.

Equation Write an equation showing to make up the Buddhist idea of rebirth… For example : Eggs + flour + milk + sugar X oven = cake