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**Tnzxovoz** · 10-07-2010, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by Former Buddhist Monk What part of you is reborn?

I don't know. Perhaps some snippit of consciousness. I am not a debater so I can't prove any argument. I definitely believe in karma and rebirth, and I definitely believe we are supposed to help all sentient beings.

Oh, I don't want to start a debate about it. I was just curious about your understanding. There's a sutta in which the Buddha scolds a monk for teaching that consciousness is reborn, by the way.

Peace.

10-07-2010, 08:06 AM	#22
Tnzxovoz Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 468 Senior Member	Originally Posted by Former Buddhist Monk What part of you is reborn? I don't know. Perhaps some snippit of consciousness. I am not a debater so I can't prove any argument. I definitely believe in karma and rebirth, and I definitely believe we are supposed to help all sentient beings. Oh, I don't want to start a debate about it. I was just curious about your understanding. There's a sutta in which the Buddha scolds a monk for teaching that consciousness is reborn, by the way. Peace.
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