Buddhist Cosmovision

  Buddhist Cosmology and Nature

In Buddhist cosmology, the universe is filled with many types of sentient beings (beings that experience feelings), not just humans.

🌟 Types of Beings in the Universe:

 • Humans – like us, capable of wisdom and spiritual growth.

 • Animals – part of the cycle of life, also sentient.

 • Gods (Devas) – live in heavenly realms but still part of the cycle of rebirth.

 • Ghosts (Pretas) – beings suffering from past karma, often invisible.

 • Hell beings – those suffering in painful realms due to bad karma.

 • Other realms – include demigods and heavenly beings.

πŸ‘‰ Humans are not rulers, just one type among many. All life is connected and goes through samsara (the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth).

🌿 Nature in Buddhist View

 • Mountains, rivers, forests are often seen as alive or sacred.

 • Nature is respected and sometimes even worshipped.

 • The line between sentient (alive) and non-sentient (not alive) is not always clear.

 • Example: a mountain may be seen as having a spirit or consciousness.

 • Rivers might be treated like living beings with emotions.

πŸ” This view helps promote compassion and respect for all forms of life, including nature.

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