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Rebirth means something in Jainism, Prakrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsRebirth (in Sanskrit: saṃsāra) or “the cycle of rebirth” refers to one of the “(twelve) reflections” (bhāvanā), according to Śubhacandra’s Jñānārṇava.—Living beings constantly wander in the ocean of life which is a great whirlpool having four states of existence and inflamed by the fire of suffering. Embodied souls, both immobile and mobile, are born and die bound by the chains of their own actions. Sometimes, because they foster the life and name karmas associated with the celestial state of existence, virtuous souls appear in heaven and enjoy heavenly pleasure in the lower heavens, in celestial vehicles or among other groups of gods. When they leave there they descend into hell. [...] Here, sentient beings are struck down by a spear, axe, vice, fire, corrosive liquid or razor in hell. As plants or animals they are consumed by the fire of violent actions. As humans they are subject to unparalleled troubles and as gods they are full of desire.
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Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
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Ends with: Cycle of rebirth, Round Of Rebirth.
Full-text (+1072): Samsara, Punarjanma, Bhavogha, Vatta, Patisandhi, Jati, Punarbhava, Nibbatti, Apagabbha, Bhavatanha, Karma, Abhijati, Jatisamsara, Anekajati, Gantha, Pasha, Akshana, Kheperȧ, Upapatti Bhava, Eight Inopportune Births.
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Search found 269 books and stories containing Rebirth; (plurals include: Rebirths). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada (by Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw)
Chapter 7 - Removing The Present Causes < [Part 9]
Chapter 3 - Sansedaja Beings < [Part 3]
Chapter 17 - Superstition And Evil Rebirth < [Part 8]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
II.c Four rebirths in the noble Path < [Part 8 - Predicting the fruits of ripening of various kinds of gifts]
Appendix 1 - The two kinds of right view < [Chapter LII - Elimination of the Triple Poison]
IX. The knowledge of death and rebirth (cyutyupapāda-jñānabala) < [Part 2 - The ten powers in particular]
Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa) (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
Part 1 - The Four Types Of Patisandhi < [Chapter 9 - Patisandhi (the nature of rebirth)]
Part 4 - How Rebirth Consciousness Appears < [Chapter 8 - What happen when death draws near (mind processes immediately preceding death)]
The Jhanas (by Henepola Gunaratana Mahāthera)
The Way of Wisdom < [Chapter 4 - Jhānas and the Supramundane]
Supramundane Jhāna < [Chapter 4 - Jhānas and the Supramundane]
The Jhānas and Rebirth < [Chapter 3 - The Higher Jhānas]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on the stanza beginning with diṭṭhivisūkāni (wriggling of opinion) < [Commentary on biography of Silent Buddhas (Paccekabuddha)]
Commentary on Biography of the thera Mogharāja < [Chapter 4 - Kuṇḍadhānavagga (section on Kuṇḍadhāna)]
Commentary on Biography of the thera Mahākaccāna < [Chapter 4 - Kuṇḍadhānavagga (section on Kuṇḍadhāna)]
Karmic Astrology—a Study (by Sunita Anant Chavan)
Part 3.4 - Effects of Karma < [Chapter 2 - Jyotiḥśāstra and the Concept of Karman]
Part 3.3 - Karma in the Upaniṣad Period < [Chapter 3 - Development of Jyotiḥśāstra and Karman in the Literature]
Part 4.3 - Karma in the Vedāṅga period < [Chapter 3 - Development of Jyotiḥśāstra and Karman in the Literature]
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