What if there is no rebirth?

QUESTION: What happens when there is no need for rebirth? ANSWER: The same thing that happens when there is a “need for rebirth”. Nothing. People (and animals) live for a while, and then they die.

Is Reincarnation the cycle of rebirth?

What is the cycle of reincarnation? Religions that believe in reincarnation believe that all life goes through a cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth. This cycle is known as samsara in Hinduism.

Do you reincarnate after nirvana?

Nirvana, Being, The Self and Buddhist Consciousness Once a person reaches nirvana there is no need to be reborn and the process of reincarnation ends.

How do you end the cycle of reincarnation?

Reduce your belongings and debts to the bare minimum and learn to trust that you will receive what you need. Give up ambition and ego. These are the two biggest obstacles to ending the cycle of reincarnation. The less you want, the less draw earthly life has on you.

What is reincarnation (rebirth)?

Reincarnation (Rebirth) 1 Most of the time a human being is born again as a human being only, but sometimes, he/she might get an animal body. 2 In general, after getting the three births of the same sex, we get the next birth of different sex but there is no thumb rule. 3 Doing good Karma does not eradicate bad Karma.

What religions believe in reincarnation?

A number of faiths teach that every living entity has to die and be reborn; perhaps in a worse condition than at present. Although some faiths are happy to continue reincarnating endlessly, faiths such as Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism teach that happiness only comes from ending the cycle.

What happens if you do bad karma in the past?

If you have done bad Karma, you would get punished for that in this or next life. The present conditions in our life are the results of our Karma in this and/or past life. This cycle of birth, death, and reincarnation continues until we get salvation i.e., becoming one with the Supreme Soul.