What is immortality?

Answer 1

living forever. not dying. things like that.

AnswerMany times we roughly categorize a human being's existence into 3 levels: Soul, Mind, and Body

Accordingly, immortality of the soul (or maybe 'spiritual immortality') means even if the mind and the body dies, the Soul remains, to continue whatever it should do according to what you know/believe (like going to Heaven/Hell, reincarnating, etc..). Almost all spiritual teachings which accept the existence of the Soul, including the major religions, agree that there is spiritual immortality, and usually that it happens itself, that you don't need to work to achieve it. Although, for example, some Qigong sources say that unlike many others some people do not reincarnate and just disappear (due to reasons like not collecting enough De -virtue energy, basically related to spiritual evolution-). Many sources would reject the other two, immortality of the mind and the body.

Immortality of the Mind (mental immortality let me call it) means that on top of the soul, the mind is also immortal. This is present in certain Qigong teachings, that one does not normally have this, but can achieve it. Here when the master reincarnates (his body is not immortal), unlike other people, he keeps his mind, his consciousness, his individuality. Remembers everything in the next life, just the body changes.

Physical immortality means, even the body is immortal. This kind of immortality is spoken of in different sources, but, I cannot show any specific teaching which would claim to be able to show how to do it. According to most Qigong, it is not possible, literally, although, some alternatives are spoken of... Also, it is sometimes not clear, whether some old texts are referring physical or mental immortality, when they call some masters as 'immortals.'

Jewish answer:

One of the central beliefs of Judaism, as codified by Rambam (Maimonides, 1135-1204), is that the soul continues to exist and is treated in accordance with the person's actions while he/she was alive.
The ancientJewish sages emphasized the importance of being aware of this: "This world is a mere entranceway before the afterlife" (Mishna, Avot ch.4).
All outstanding accounts are settled after this life. Some cases illustrate this point, since this entire world wouldn't be enough to reward a Moses or punish a Hitler.
The afterlife is detailed at length in the Talmud. A full 20 pages of Talmud (Sanhedrin 90-110) are given to this subject. The afterlife is also referred to briefly in Torah (Bible) verses such as Genesis 15:15, which states that "You (Abraham) will come to your fathers in peace and will be buried in good (ripe; full) old age." This does not mean merely to be buried with one's forefathers, since Abraham was not buried with them. Such verses are stated many times.
The prophets are more explicit with such references (see Isaiah 26:19, Daniel 12:13).
The Tanakh does not delve into detail of the rewards of the righteous, because other religions could compete with even more poetic promises. Also because belief in the afterlife was shared by all ancient societies and needed little reiteration.

Answer 2

Immortality is the ability to live forever or have an infinite lifespan, theoretically escaping the natural process of aging and death. This concept has been explored in various mythologies, religions, and philosophical discussions throughout history. While many fictional stories portray immortality as a desirable trait, some also highlight the potential downsides and challenges that could come with eternal life.

Answer 3

living forever. not dying. things like that.

AnswerMany times we roughly categorize a human being's existence into 3 levels: Soul, Mind, and Body

Accordingly, immortality of the soul (or maybe 'spiritual immortality') means even if the mind and the body dies, the Soul remains, to continue whatever it should do according to what you know/believe (like going to Heaven/Hell, reincarnating, etc..). Almost all spiritual teachings which accept the existence of the Soul, including the major religions, agree that there is spiritual immortality, and usually that it happens itself, that you don't need to work to achieve it. Although, for example, some Qigong sources say that unlike many others some people do not reincarnate and just disappear (due to reasons like not collecting enough De -virtue energy, basically related to spiritual evolution-). Many sources would reject the other two, immortality of the mind and the body.

Immortality of the Mind (mental immortality let me call it) means that on top of the soul, the mind is also immortal. This is present in certain Qigong teachings, that one does not normally have this, but can achieve it. Here when the master reincarnates (his body is not immortal), unlike other people, he keeps his mind, his consciousness, his individuality. Remembers everything in the next life, just the body changes.

Physical immortality means, even the body is immortal. This kind of immortality is spoken of in different sources, but, I cannot show any specific teaching which would claim to be able to show how to do it. According to most Qigong, it is not possible, literally, although, some alternatives are spoken of... Also, it is sometimes not clear, whether some old texts are referring physical or mental immortality, when they call some masters as 'immortals.'

Jewish answer:

One of the central beliefs of Judaism, as codified by Rambam (Maimonides, 1135-1204), is that the soul continues to exist and is treated in accordance with the person's actions while he/she was alive.
The ancientJewish sages emphasized the importance of being aware of this: "This world is a mere entranceway before the afterlife" (Mishna, Avot ch.4).
All outstanding accounts are settled after this life. Some cases illustrate this point, since this entire world wouldn't be enough to reward a Moses or punish a Hitler.
The afterlife is detailed at length in the Talmud. A full 20 pages of Talmud (Sanhedrin 90-110) are given to this subject. The afterlife is also referred to briefly in Torah (Bible) verses such as Genesis 15:15, which states that "You (Abraham) will come to your fathers in peace and will be buried in good (ripe; full) old age." This does not mean merely to be buried with one's forefathers, since Abraham was not buried with them. Such verses are stated many times.
The prophets are more explicit with such references (see Isaiah 26:19, Daniel 12:13).
The Tanakh does not delve into detail of the rewards of the righteous, because other religions could compete with even more poetic promises. Also because belief in the afterlife was shared by all ancient societies and needed little reiteration.

Answer 4

To make something or somebody last forever or it's memory to last forever.