Question 14: WHAT IS THE LIFESPAN OF BEINGS IN THE DIFFERENT REALMS?

Answer: Let’s first look at the Human realm, where the average human lifespan is about 75 years, though some live longer and some shorter. Illness, accidents, or suicide can cause someone to die prematurely, even if their biological lifespan is not over. Lifespan is also influenced by karma.

For example, someone who contributes to life by planting trees, raising people and animals, healing, or saving lives will have their lifespan extended in this life and future lives. This person will live long and stay healthy in old age, rather than becoming frail.

Conversely, someone who destroys life, such as by deforesting, neglecting the hungry, killing beings, or damaging the Earth’s environment, will have their lifespan shortened and may suffer from severe illnesses in their final days.

The lifespan of Celestial Beings varies according to their level in the heavens. In the lower heavens, the lifespan may be a few hundred years, while in the higher heavens, it can span millions of years.

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JANNA is the pen name of a certain monk who does not wish to use his real name. He is likely mature enough to understand that fame, wealth, and glory are as fleeting as morning mist.

In Pali, “JANNA” means purity, so it’s unclear which country he’s from. However, he seems to have studied the Nikaya scriptures.

Although he writes about Buddhism, he appears to desire unity with other religions to contribute to the cause of world peace. He attempts to demonstrate how differences can complement one another…