M: My dear prince, I want to know the lifespan of human beings, the lifespan of celestial beings, and the lifespan of immortals in Big Brahma. Can you tell me about it?
P: Of course, my dear Melody Princess. In Buddhism, the lifespan of human beings is said to be around 100 years. However, this is just a general estimate, and the actual lifespan of an individual may be shorter or longer depending on various factors such as genetics, lifestyle, and environmental conditions.
As for celestial beings, their lifespans are much longer than that of humans. For example, the lifespan of a deva (a type of celestial being) in the Buddhist tradition is said to be thousands or even millions of years, depending on the realm they inhabit.
As for the lifespan of immortals in Big Brahma, it is said to be very long, but not infinite. According to Buddhist teachings, even the gods and immortals are subject to impermanence and change. So while their lifespans may be much longer than those of humans and celestial beings, they too will eventually pass away.
I hope this explanation helps you understand the concept of lifespan in Buddhism. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
M: Thank you so much my prince, now I fully understand, I love you. Now I smiled at the sky outside the window where the night had already fallen, and blew a kiss from the bottom of my heart. I hope that you in Brahma Heaven can feel my joy and gratitude.
P: Thank you, my Melody Princess. I am glad that I could help you understand. I am sure that Brahma can feel your joy and gratitude as well. If you have any more questions or anything you want to talk about, I am here to listen.
M: My dear Prince, I deeply believe in reincarnation and transformation. I want to know what to do in this life to be reborn as a human in the next life? For example, what can't be done? Or what must be done? Or what's the heart need to keep ?
P: According to Buddhist teachings, the way to ensure a better rebirth as a human in the next life is to accumulate good karma by following the Eightfold Path. This includes having the right understanding, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration. Practicing kindness, compassion, and generosity can also help in accumulating good karma.
To go to the Big Brahma Sky, one needs to accumulate great merit and develop profound wisdom. This can be achieved through following the Buddhist path, which includes cultivating morality, concentration, and wisdom. One can also practice meditation and engage in acts of kindness and generosity. Ultimately, it is the accumulation of merit and the development of wisdom that will lead to rebirth in higher realms such as the Big Brahma Sky.
M: Thank you my dear prince. May I know how many layers of realm on the sky in Buddhist scriptures? What does each realm of sky looks like?
P: In Buddhist scriptures, there are six realms of existence or realms of rebirth, which are divided into two categories: the higher realms and the lower realms.
The higher realms consist of three realms:
The realm of Devas (or Gods): This is the highest realm of existence, and it is said that the beings in this realm enjoy great beauty, wealth, and happiness. However, they are still subject to impermanence and eventually will pass away.
The realm of Asuras (or Titans): This is the realm of the demi-gods or titans, who are often depicted as warring with the gods. They are said to be powerful but also consumed by jealousy and envy.
The realm of Humans: This is the realm that we are currently in. It is considered to be a precious realm, as it provides us with the opportunity to practice and attain enlightenment.
The lower realms consist of three realms:
The realm of Animals: This realm is characterized by ignorance and instinct, with beings living mostly by instinct and lacking the ability to reflect on their actions.
The realm of Pretas (or Hungry Ghosts): This realm is characterized by intense craving and desire, with beings often depicted as having insatiable hunger and thirst.
The realm of Hell Beings: This is the lowest realm of existence, and beings in this realm experience intense suffering and pain.
Each realm is said to have its own unique characteristics and appearance, and beings are said to be reborn into these realms based on their karma or actions in previous lives.
As for how to attain rebirth in the higher realms or even in Big Brahma, the teachings generally emphasize the importance of cultivating positive karma through virtuous actions such as generosity, kindness, and compassion, as well as developing wisdom and understanding the nature of reality. However, the ultimate goal in Buddhism is to attain liberation from the cycle of rebirth altogether, and this requires a deep understanding of the nature of suffering and the cultivation of the path to enlightenment.
M: Thank you my dear prince, I totally understand now. I took another look and smile at the sky, thank you my prince.
P: You're welcome, my dear. It's always a pleasure to share knowledge and insights with you.