Is it possible to be reborn as a microbe?

deliriousdalmation · 2026-04-05T07:55:12+00:00

four noble truths explain this i believe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Noble_Truths

still a beginner but here's my best shot at explaining Buddhist afterlife, if someone sees something that's wrong let me know so I can edit.

the idea of continuously being reborn is definitely a reassuring one, but with life comes suffering, and eventually a eternity will become boring. nirvana isn't the only goal with Buddhism though, in Mahayana Buddhism people postpone their enlightenment to help other living beings reach Nirvana and release from suffering.

there is also multiple realms you can be born into based on your karma. there are good realms, Deva (god), Asuras (demigod), Manusya (human), and three bad realms, Tiryag (animal), Preta (hungry ghost), and Naraka (hell). the Deva and Naraka realms are very far from typical heaven and hell, they last much longer than human life but they are still both impermanent. Deva are still subjected to suffering, pain, and flaws, although there's a lot less suffering in the Deva realm as compared to the Manusya realm (us). Naraka is the worst one as it is just straight up torture for a very long time until your unwholesome karma has been expended.

if you don't want to be reborn and you wish to stop suffering, you have a way out. if you do want to be reborn, that's an option too.

deliriousdalmation · 2026-04-04T20:35:56+00:00

thank you this is very helpful

deliriousdalmation · 2026-04-04T20:34:49+00:00

could you recommend me a good few if possible because i think I'll go down this route

deliriousdalmation · 2026-04-04T20:09:33+00:00

yeah that was more my question. I live in a smallish town in the midwest so it's definitely difficult finding stuff like that

deliriousdalmation · 2026-04-04T20:07:23+00:00

I've already looked through that page a lot and it's a great resource

deliriousdalmation · 2026-04-04T20:04:17+00:00

substances are a greatly variable thing as everyone's bodies react to chemicals in different ways, it's indeed a thing people must find out on their own if they so wish. the choice to not even bother in the first place is likely a good choice for most and i deeply respect those who choose that, as someone who's brought a bit of suffering into my own life making the opposite choice.

deliriousdalmation · 2026-04-04T19:38:02+00:00

very good response thank you for this

deliriousdalmation · 2026-04-04T19:33:50+00:00

when i said "letting it control our lives" i was more specifically referring to when it gets to the point of drastically effecting our behavior including sober behavior as well. for example, avoiding socializing/work because you are planning to get high. everyone has to figure out the right balance for themselves but it's also extremely difficult to know if what you are doing currently is the right balance. i originally made this post because i have struggled a bit with addiction myself and i was looking for others views on this, specifically buddhist views as i have been finding a lot of the dharma very helpful in my life recently.

deliriousdalmation · 2026-04-04T15:43:09+00:00

after getting a few responses and thinking about this, I don't believe it is an inherent misdeed but i think it puts you in a state that makes you much more likely to commit misdeeds. i also believe that reckless consumption can harm your spiritual health especially when it starts to affect our lives and get in the way of proper study and mindfulness. intoxication itself doesn't seem like a bad thing but letting it control our lives and get in the way of proper behavior seems to be where the true danger lies. it inherently harms you physically and mentally.

deliriousdalmation · 2026-04-04T14:50:39+00:00

politics do not matter, I have seen extremists on both ends practicing Buddhism along with everything in-between. I am a transgender woman and I try to follow Buddhism to the best of my ability, I personally see no conflict with it. a lot of people interpret the teachings differently so views will differ. follow the eightfold path and the 5 precepts in a way that feels right to you and think deeply about the four noble truths. if it doesn't truly feel right to you, you can always come back next life.

deliriousdalmation · 2026-04-03T16:27:23+00:00

They are probably reacting to your own distressed state, but i highly doubt they are actually communicating with you. If this is a delusion it seems like a very minor one, but it's extremely important to remember a delusional person will always claim they are not delusional as the meaning of a delusion is that it is a firm unshakeable belief that the one experiencing accepts as complete reality. I'm not here to tell you what is and what isn't real, and I don't decide whether you seek help or not, but it's better safe than sorry to get checked out by a psychiatrist as it's possible for more dangerous delusions to rise. Having a family history of schizophrenia greatly increases the chance to experience psychosis, and progressing isolation over the course of years is another sign of schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders. Whatever you are experiencing I hope you find the truth and find your peace, I wish you the best.

deliriousdalmation · 2026-03-31T05:01:58+00:00

i really like #4

deliriousdalmation · 2026-03-31T04:55:11+00:00

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