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Complete this table comparing the Western and Buddhist perspectives that we have seen here

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Complete this table comparing the Western and Buddhist perspectives that we have seen here: Elements of Comparison and Contrast Buddhist (Tibetan) Western (Davis & Kubler-Ross) Physical changes when we die 8 cycles of death as body becomes at one with the wind Physical states after death Come back and be reborn as another being; or body is gone Description of afterlife New rebirth after intermediate period; ultimate heaven or Nirvana at end of all cycles Compatible with science? Absolutely! In fact, willing to change if science supersedes belief Determining factors during life influencing afterlife Follow teachings (4 Noble Truths and Eightfold Path) to earn salvation or promotion to higher form of life Role of deity Not practically, like a role model Is death feared? No—a great thing In Life and Death, do things happen by Coincidence and Chance? Or by Fate and Destiny? Or by another factor? Destiny exists, and so does chance, but people’s actions can change the course of life and death Other factors? Directory: uploads uploads -> Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States of America against Cuba uploads -> Raíces y Sueños: the Artistry of Cuba Call for Art – Exhibit Application uploads -> Why did democracy develop in Britain after 1850? Introduction uploads -> Draft land restitution policy uploads -> Chapter 10: a new civilization emerges in western europe uploads -> Landmark Supreme Court Cases uploads -> Civil Rights Movement Unit Summary uploads -> Lesson plan template Share with your friends: