Hello there!
I was very impressed to hear that the Kalamaa Sutta asks every person to test the Buddhist techings for themselves before accepting them. Most religions require believers to perform some leap of faith, it seems.
I had difficulty, however, to understand the concept of rebirth thoroughly, I think. To what degree is the buddhist system of thought really dependent on the concept of rebirth? Will I need numerous lives to reach the state of awakening? But then, is there any plausible argument that rebirth does inf act occur? Or will I have to "jump"?
If I am confusing things, please accept my apoligies. I would be happy about any replies and comments on this.
Thank you!
Julia
I was very impressed to hear that the Kalamaa Sutta asks every person to test the Buddhist techings for themselves before accepting them. Most religions require believers to perform some leap of faith, it seems.
I had difficulty, however, to understand the concept of rebirth thoroughly, I think. To what degree is the buddhist system of thought really dependent on the concept of rebirth? Will I need numerous lives to reach the state of awakening? But then, is there any plausible argument that rebirth does inf act occur? Or will I have to "jump"?
If I am confusing things, please accept my apoligies. I would be happy about any replies and comments on this.
Thank you!
Julia