by littlebuddha
Mar 30 2010 in Buddhism Basics by littlebuddha
Rebirth refers to a process whereby beings go through a succession of lifetimes as one of many possible forms of sentient life, each running from conception to death. It is important to note, however, that Buddhism rejects concepts of a permanent self or an unchanging, eternal soul, as it is called in Christianity or even [...]
Tags: anatta, buddhism, Dependent Arising, karma, lifetime, Mahayana, rebirth, reincernation, Theravāda, Vajrayana
by littlebuddha
Mar 30 2010 in Buddhism Basics by littlebuddha
Impermanence is one of the Three Marks of Existence. The term expresses the Buddhist notion that all compounded or conditioned phenomena (things and experiences) are inconstant, unsteady, and impermanent. Everything we can experience through our senses is made up of parts, and its existence is dependent on external conditions. Everything is in constant flux, and [...]
Tags: anatta, buddhism, conditioned, dukkha, Existence, impermanence, non-self, samsara, suffering, Three Marks of Existence