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I learned in my Tibetan Buddhism class about those born into the 'hungry ghost' realm. Existing as a ghost, however, is a temporary situation in the round of rebirth (cyclic existence, reincarnation, samsara) as a result of bad karma from a past lifetime. Everything is impermanent, even the afterlife. Tibetan Buddhists believe that hungry ghosts can live for hundreds of years, during which they suffer from hunger and thirst. "Hungry ghosts are obstructed from getting food and water by internal obstructions such as horribly malformed bodies, by external obstructions such as being born into a place that has no food or water or into a place where, even if there is nourishment they are kept from it by guards, or by both internal and external obstructions." The main cause of being reborn as a hungry ghost is an action of desire such as stealing or miserliness. So basically, I guess ghosts may spend their afterlives desiring but not receiving while wallowing in their misery. -bayk
What else can I help you with?
Will a cross on the wall protect you againts ghosts and what are the origins of this superstition?
Assuming that you believe that ghosts exist, it would be logical to think that a ghost who had believed a cross would repel ghosts in life would believe this in its afterlife and therefore be repelled. However, if the ghost did not have any such associations with crosses in life, why would it fear a cross in the afterlife?
What do ghosts want?
Every ghost is different, but most ghosts want some form of help, such as help crossing over into the afterlife or finishing some business before they leave. Some ghosts are more sinister and want to harm you, while others - such as the ghosts of children or loved ones - just want to talk to someone.
Where are ghosts most likely to haunt you in their afterlife?
When a person dies, their spirits can stay in the area they died in. if you go in the area a person died in, you might encounter their spirit. "In your imagination" is likely a better answer if you don't believe in ghosts.
What would the world be like if there was no ghosts?
If there were no ghosts, belief in the supernatural and paranormal phenomena would likely decrease. Haunted houses, ghost stories, and supernatural occurrences would no longer be a part of people's lives, potentially changing how we approach themes of death, the afterlife, and the unknown.
How do you get a lesbian ghost in my ho-us?
Ghosts are neither homosexual nor heterosexual, because in the afterlife, there is no sexual attraction. They are all just spirits.
Are ghosts science fiction?
Ghosts are typically considered part of the supernatural or paranormal realm rather than science fiction. Science fiction usually incorporates speculative elements based on scientific principles, while ghosts are more associated with folklore, spirituality, and beliefs in the afterlife.
How do ghost disaper?
Ghosts are said to disappear by either moving on to the afterlife, resolving unfinished business, or simply no longer being able to haunt a location. It is believed that ghosts can vanish when they find peace or closure, or when they decide to depart from the earthly realm. The specifics of how ghosts disappear vary depending on cultural beliefs and individual experiences.
When were ghosts first discovered?
The concept of ghosts has existed for millennia, with references found in ancient cultures such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece. The earliest recorded beliefs in spirits or the afterlife date back to around 3000 BCE, as seen in Egyptian funerary practices and texts like the Pyramid Texts. Ghostly figures have been depicted in folklore and mythology throughout history, evolving with cultural perceptions of death and the afterlife.
What does an atheist not believe?
We do't believe in gods, demons, angels, ghosts, afterlife, reincarnation, unicorns, elves, gobblins, or anything supernatural.
Why are ghosts thought of as scary or dangerous?
Ghosts are often perceived as scary or dangerous due to cultural folklore and media portrayals that depict them as malevolent spirits or harbingers of misfortune. This association is reinforced by stories of hauntings, where ghosts are said to cause fear or harm to the living. Additionally, the unknown nature of ghosts taps into deep-seated human fears about death and the afterlife, making them a source of anxiety and dread. Ultimately, these narratives shape our collective understanding of ghosts as threatening entities.
What do ghosts do at midnight?
ghosts don't do much at midnight, but 3:00 in the morning is really the witching hour. ghosts haunt the places they used to live, or the people they hate. they bang on doors, rattle chains, and talk all night long. some even hiss or do demonic rituals in the afterlife witching hour. some just walk around.
When did ghosts first originate?
The concept of ghosts has ancient roots, appearing in various cultures and religions throughout history. Evidence of ghost beliefs can be traced back to ancient Mesopotamia around 4000 BCE, where spirits of the deceased were thought to linger. Similarly, ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman cultures also had rich traditions surrounding the afterlife and spirits. These beliefs evolved over time, reflecting different societal views on death and the afterlife.
