| In Buddhism, rebirth is not transmigration. There is no | | | | Among the 3 unfortunate realms, the cause of rebirth |
| self that is being reborn. On the other hand, rebirth in | | | | in the animal realm is heedless pursuit of sensual |
| Buddhism is part and parcel of the continuous process | | | | desires that resulted in ignorance. The cause of |
| of change, not just in our death and birth. Rebirth is | | | | rebirth in the hungry ghost realm is attachment and |
| actually manifested at every moment. When we | | | | greed that resulted in miserliness. The cause of |
| examined our body, though and actions, our | | | | rebirth in the Hell realm is repeated violent behavior |
| experiences are constantly characterized by birth, | | | | such as cruelty and killing. |
| death and rebirth. | | | | Of the other 3 fortunate realms, the cause of rebirth in |
| There are various realms, spheres and dimensions of | | | | the demigods is generosity. However, they are |
| existence. The 6 realms of existence is a common | | | | constantly at war due to their suffering from jealousy |
| presentation. It can be further divided into 2 groups of | | | | and envy. The cause of rebirth as Gods is good |
| fortunate and unfortunate existences. | | | | conduct and meditation. However, they suffer from |
| (1) Realm of Gods (fortunate) | | | | overindulgence and pride that inhibits their practice. |
| (2) Realms of Demigods (fortunate) | | | | The human realm is the most preferred of the 6 |
| (3) Realm of Human Beings (fortunate) | | | | realms because as a human, one has both the |
| (4) Realm of Animals (unfortunate) | | | | motivation and opportunity to practice the Dharma and |
| (5) Realm of Hungry Ghosts (unfortunate) | | | | to achieve enlightenment. |
| (6) Realm of Hell Beings (unfortunate) | | | | |