Reincarnation and Death

Reincarnation- the circle of life

Mt. Meru,Center of the Universe

Heaven Realm(Deva Realm)

Suoi Tien Park in Vietnam

Devas

Human Realm

Asura Realm

Wrath, pride, boasting, and loving war

Hungry Ghost Realm (Preta)

Animal RealmIgnorant people become animals in the next life.

Hell Realm

anicca

change never stops

Buddha quotes on Death

• “Death is not to be feared by someone who has lived wisely.”

• “Do not be sad, the end is near, but life is ever changing.”

Whispering the name of the Buddha

It is a tradition to say holy words when a person is dying.

Funeral rites

In Thailand, monks chant at funerals.

People put flowers in the coffin

Food offering for the matakabhatta

cremation

Gambling at a funeral

In Thailand, gambling is usually forbidden. But it is ok at a funeral.

Scattering the ashes of the dead

People often spread the ashes of the dead in water to say goodbye.