Definite places of rebirth (request of sources from Buddhas sutras)
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I'm looking for sources from the 4 nikayas on where, and how to "attain" a defined place of rebirth.
Examples I know of:
- Heinous actions lead to definite hell realm rebirth
- Reaching sotapanna stage is defined human or above rebirth (in a noble family)
- Anagami, defined rebirth in pure realm (non returner)
- Higher levels of jhana, defined pure realm rebirth (this may be incorrect?)
- Attainment of 4 immeasurables, defined bhrama realm rebirth (brama-vihara)
If there are any other sources anyone knows where the Buddha defined specific actions that lead to specific places of rebirth, this would be very helpful.
I know Mahayana, specifically Tibetan sects have concocted some practice known as Tulka, where apparently a high level Bodhisattva can choose where to be reborn, but I find these claims dubious at best and the practices trying to define and find the person reborn as flawed divination!
I would prefer actual Buddhas teachings on sources rather than unsubstantial claims.
Asked by Remyla
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Mar 14, 2024, 05:45 PM
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