Rebirth and Incarnation in Buddhism : หน้า 18/88

Rebirth & Incarnation Monica Luang Por have a sexual relationship, or in Dhamma terms, physical intercourse where the refined body is given an opportunity to incarnate. : Can you tell me if the Buddhists have any birth rituals, and why you do or do not have them? : Traditional Buddhists have no rites associated directly or indirectly to birth because we are taught not to force the newborn child to become a new Buddhist. However, everyone is subject to learning the 'know- how' in order to achieve one's goal of ending rebirth. Some families believe that inviting monks for food offerings on a family member's birthday will make the day auspicious, and will earn them merit. Sometimes they may request the monks to name their child. Ultimately, the principle is that the parents have to raise their children with care. They are also obliged to educate their children on how to be a good person in society and achieve the goal of ending rebirth. 18