Reincarnation
Rebirth in Buddhism refers to the teachings that the actions of a sentient being leads to a new existence after death. This cycle refers to Saṃsāra. However, rebirth is considered as the cycle of dukkha, whcih is unsatisfaction and painful. This unsatisfaction cycle only ends once nirvana is achieved through insight and the extinguising of cravings. The entire universe is a process of beings being reborn again and again.
Buddhism
The word Buddha means “enlightened.” Followers of Buddhism don't believe in a god or deity. They instead focus on achieving enlightment - a state of inner peace and wisdom. When this enlightenment is reached, followers are said to have experienced 'nirvana'.
The first Buddhist texts are inscriptions displayed in various places. According to these inscriptions, there was an establishment of realms based on the virtues of self-control, impartiality, cheerfulness, truthfulness and goodness.
Saṃsāra
Buddhists believe that human life is a cycle of suffering and rebirth, but that if one achieves a state of nirvana, it is possible to escape this cycle forever. Saṃsāra is this cycle. Also referred to as the karmic cycle, cyclic change or "cycle of aimless drifting". Saṃsāra is linked to karma theory and refers to the beliefs that all living beings cyclically go through births and rebirths in various forms and realms.
Buddhism operates a universe of six interconnected realms of rebirth, also known as the Wheel of Life (a representation of saṃsāra). The six realms consist of the realm of gods or celestial beings (deva), the realm of warlike demigods (asura), the human realm (manushya), the hungry ghost realm (preta) and the hell realm (naraka). It is believed that based on a beings karma they are reborn within one of these realms through the process of saṃsāra.
Buddhism also identifies three planes of existence, or the "triple realm". These are three realms within saṃsāra into which beings take rebirth. These realms are the desire realm (kāmadhātu), the form realm (rūpadhātu) and the formless realm (arūpadhātu). Most types of sentient beings (such as humans and animals) inhabit the desire realm. The form and formless realms are the domains of rare types of gods or heavenly beings. The desire realms is dependent on external objects of sensual desire such as form, sound etc. The form realm is dependent on the internal bliss of absorption. The formless realm is dependent on tranquility permeated by the feeling of equanimity alone.
Karma
Buddhists believe in a wheel of rebirth into different bodies. This is connected to “karma,” which refers to how a person’s good or bad actions in the past or in their past lives can impact them in the future. Karma is a Sanskrrit word that means "action", and is a key concept that related to cause and effect.
Prayer Wheels
Traditionally a mantra is written on the outside of the wheel. At the core of the cylinder is a "life tree" made of wood or metal with mantras written on or wrapped around it. When the prayer wheel is spun in prayer, it is believed that the mantras inside become potent with the person's intent, allowing the person to accumulate wisdom and merit.
Buddhist Statue
Buddhist statues are representative of the teaching and travels of Buddha. These statues are figurative depictions of the deity, bestowing workshipers with bblessings and protection. The hand gestures are called mudtras, which indicate teaching, meditiation, enlightenment and wisdom. These statues instill a sense of reverence, calmness, serenity and symbolises the journey of understanding and enlightenment.