Hungry ghosts and deva realm (reborn)

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There are some discussions about anattā in other threads:

An interpretation of Anatta

In this post, I intend to share my current understanding of anatta, such that people can add fruitful insights and corrections. I previously apologize for any mistake and emphasize that my intention is to foster a wholesome discussion for everyone. It’s better to start with what anatta is not. I believe the following very popular interpretation is not accurate according to the suttas: “anatta is the rejection only of a permanent self, but it still defends that there is an impermanent self, whic…

Curious case of the Anatta discourse

The reason there are two arguments is because of the Buddha’s investigation method, which is to examine both the external or synthesis, and internal or analysis. This means looking at how a thing operates within its environment and also how it is constructed. In general the Buddha was known in those times as a discriminating teacher (AN 10.94). In practice in the suttas the often used method of realization of non-self is through cultivating knowledge of impermanence. The way to approach contem…

In the following thread, they explore the mechanics of rebirth in connection with anicca, anattā, kamma, and dependent origination:

Anicca, Anattā, Kamma, Rebirth and Dependent Origination

I understand that the rules are not to quote a sutta at you, but the Buddha does have a nice agricultural simile for this one. He says that kamma is the field, consciousness is the seed, and craving is the moisture. So each deed (kamma) that you carry out during your life ends up as the soil for future lives. At the start of each new life, the seed of consciousness is planted somewhere in that field and fed by the moisture of craving (for sights, sounds, smells, tastes, touches, and idea…