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Originally posted by IROC
Does this mean we have a "soul" and there is an afterlife and all that? No, I don't think so. Other animal species demonstrate emotions and altruistic behaviors that we commonly attribute only to humans, but I haven't seen anyone argue that they have souls and enjoy the benefits of an afterlife.
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Really? You aren't reading the right stuff
Buddhist teachings indicate that sentient beings are subject to karma and reincarnation. A typical definition for sentient is whether or not they can suffer pain. Animals qualify.