Lesson 9 More Lives Than One

1. Is the belief of rebirth confined only to Buddhism and Hinduism ? Why do you say so ?

2. Give reasons why the doctrine of rebirth seems more reasonable than the believe in only life after death ?

3. What is the Buddhist view on life and death ?

4. What are some of the ways experiences of the past lives could be remembered ?

5. To a Buddhist , who is considered the greatest authority on rebirth and why ?

6. What is the major difference between the doctrine of rebirth and the belief of reincarnation ?

7. Has the man in this life to suffer for the actions he performed in his past years ?

8. What are the similarities and differences between the heavens and hells taught in Buddhism with that taught in other religions ?

9. Why is suicide wrong in Buddhism ?

10. In your opinion, what are the three strongest reasons that support the doctrine of rebirth.