Samara and karma

• What does the term Samsara refer to in Buddhism?

  Cycle of rebirth and suffering
• How is Samsara described in Buddhist scriptures?

  As an ocean of suffering and dangers
• What does the term 'anicca' signify in Buddhism?

  Impermanence of all things
• What is the ultimate goal of crossing the ocean of Samsara?

  To reach the shore of Nirvana
• What does the parable of the raft illustrate in Buddhism?

  Do not cling to teachings after enlightenment
• What does the Sanskrit word 'Samsara' literally mean?

  Wandering on
• What are the three poisons of the mind in Buddhism?

  Greed, hatred, and ignorance
• What do the three poisons represent in the Wheel of Life?

  They drive the cycle of rebirth
• How many realms of existence are there in Samsara?

  Six realms
• What is the nature of beings in the Realm of the Gods?

  They enjoy power, wealth, and long life
• Why is the Realm of the Gods not considered the best realm?

  They lack wisdom and compassion
• What characterizes the realm of demi-gods (titans)?

  Marked by fierce envy and desire for superiority
• What is unique about the Human Realm in terms of Samsara?

  It is the only realm from which beings can escape
• How are Hungry Ghosts depicted in Buddhism?

  With huge stomachs and pinhole mouths
• What conditions rebirth into the Animal Realm?

  Ignorance and complacency
• What is the primary characteristic of beings in the Hell Realm?

  Unchecked anger and aggression
• What do the twelve nidanas represent in Buddhism?

  Links in the cycle of rebirth
• What does the term 'Peticcanamuppods' refer to?

  Dependent origination in Buddhism
• What is the significance of the potter in the Wheel of Life?

  It symbolizes shaping one's karma
• How does karma influence rebirth in Buddhism?

  Karma dictates the realm of future rebirth
• What is the relationship between intentions and karma?

  Intentions are crucial for karmic outcomes
• What does the Buddha's teaching about karma emphasize?

  Moral responsibility lies with the individual
• How can karmic seeds affect future rebirths?

  They can lay dormant for many lifetimes
• What does the Buddha's statement about suffering and states of being imply?

  Karma differentiates us into low and high states
• What is the role of the Eightfold Path in generating positive karma?

  It guides actions towards positive karmic seeds
• How does the concept of anatta relate to karma?

  It emphasizes the non-permanence of existence
• What is the significance of the Wheel of Life in Buddhism?

  It illustrates the cycle of rebirth and karma
• What are the six realms of rebirth in Buddhism?

  1. Realm of the Gods
  2. Realm of Demi-Gods (Titans)
  3. Realm of Human Beings
  4. Realm of Animals
  5. Realm of Hungry Ghosts
  6. Realm of Hells
• What are the twelve nidanas in the cycle of rebirth?

  1. Spiritual Ignorance
  2. Karma-Formations
  3. Consciousness
  4. Name and Form
  5. The Six Senses
  6. Contact with objects of feeling
  7. Feeling
  8. Craving
  9. Grasping
  10. Becoming
  11. Rebirth into Samsara
  12. Suffering, Decay, and Death
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the concept of karma in Buddhism?

  Strengths:

  • Emphasizes personal moral responsibility
  • Encourages ethical behavior and mindfulness
  • Provides a framework for understanding suffering

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Can lead to fatalism or blame
  • Difficult to trace specific karmic consequences
  • May be misunderstood as simplistic