Taylor Giagnacovo Buddha Scriptures PHR-127-001 April 29, 2014 The Origin and Significance of the Jizo Bodhisattva The symbol of Jizo Bodhisattva signifies the savior of suffering and it was a patron of lost children. He rescues beings from Hell and relieves their suffering. Jizo Bodhisattva was an important figure to Japans ethos, and perhaps one of the most beloved figures in Buddhism. The figure is represented cartoon-like in a way that it is not frightening especially for children. The jewel
Indian mythology believes that those who are good will go to Svarga, haven, and Naraka, hell. In Greek mythology, they believe that the evil go to the underworld and the good go to heaven or Mount Olympus. The Greeks mummify their gods and bury them in sacred burial grounds with their loved ones while the Indians also have sacred burial
designated to those who are driven by greed, hence the word “hungry” in the realm’s name. Humans who are easily exploited are sent to the animal realm as they do not seek liberation through self awareness. The final realm is the Hell realms. Also known as Naraka, Hell consists of 29 levels of punishment, an entity will remain in this realm until it's bad karma is paid off. An example of one the Hell’s levels is Maharaurava. Maharaurava is the fifth level of Hell and is for those who commit identity theft
Concept of Reincarnation in Different Eastern Religions Rebirth is coming to world after one life. Reincarnation was thought differently by various cultures. That is why religions started thinking of it in their own way. The concept of rebirth is quite distinct among various religions of east. The word ‘reincarnation means’ consecutive rebirths after deaths. In fact, atheists believe in this phenomenon of after death experiences. Every religion has their own definitions and key ideas or experiences
Reincarnation is a philosophical and religious concept in which a soul is reborn into a new physical body following death. The word reincarnation comes from the Latin root ‘re’, meaning again, and ‘incarnare', meaning to make flesh. The original origins of the concept of reincarnation are unknown, although it is believed it arose in northern India between 1000 and 600 BC. The first known reference to reincarnation appears in the Upanishads, which are a sacred Hindu text. It is also believed that