3 of the Ultimate "Big" Questions

1. What is the nature of a person?
2. What is the purpose of human life?
3. What happens to us after death?

Hinduism - The nature of a person is to go through the cycle fo action and reaction; birth, death, and rebirth. The person goes through the cycle of samsara which is the thought of reincarnation. However, if a person can escaper through moksha, in which they would reach complete happiness. The purpose of human life is to follow moral and ethical codes, dharma, and proceed with daily objectives or duties, Kharma. Completing these tasks through daily life will result in positive reincarnation and eventually reaching moksha. After death, reincarnation takes place in the body of any natural being, depending on the actions of the previous life.

Buddhism - The nature of person in Buddhism is to live with your life as it is and appreciate all. This state of mind will eventually bless the individual with an awakening or reality check. To see the world as it really is and embrace the natural surrounding for what it really is. The purpose of human life is to meditate and reach outside of the natural world into zones of enlightenment. Eventually, life will become clear and its purpose will come to the individual in the form of a blank thought. After death and depletion fo the "sleeping ignorance", individuals will reach nirvana, in which they have achieved total peace and happiness.

Jainism - The purpose of life is specified by the tirthinkaras. Every human is responsible for specific action that they must complete. Every individual also has a soul or Jiva. As a human, you must respect and appreciate the natural life. Maintaining the beliefs of honor and respect will eventually lead to liberation in the next life.

Sikhism - In sikhism, the goal of human life is to reach salvation. By refraining from social conflict and embracing the spiritual life, individuals will have a union with God. It also comes by obliging to help world issues, such as hunger and poverty, etc.