Life in the Perspective of Theravada Buddhist Philosophy.

Abstract

This scholarly article aims to present the concept of life from the perspective of Theravada Buddhism. According to Buddhist teachings, human life is a phenomenon that exists in harmony with all other beings in the universe and is governed by natural principles, as demonstrated by the study. The emergence of human life depends on specific conditions, while its cessation relies on the extinguishment of those conditions through naturally occurring biological processes. Life comprises both material and immaterial components, specifically three elements: warmth, lifespan, and consciousness. These three elements serve as criteria for determining whether a body is alive according to Buddhist beliefs.