My first paragraph had nothing to do with the rest. Sorry for the confusion. I was just stating that at one time I was a firm believer that death was the end. I am no longer that way. I wasn't afraid of death before, I am not afraid of death now. Experience was what made me change my beliefs.

Buddhist monks and Yogis who walk on hot coals both commonly believe in reincarnation. That is a lot different than believing that death is the end. Tibetan Buddhists are also polytheistic...having many gods they worship.

The power of belief is incredible...but is that all there is? Are these monks who conquered the elements still fooling themselves with false beliefs about enlightenment and reincarnation?