Are we in a dream state while living but wake up when we die?

Question

So basically, what we know as "life" is just nothing more than a dream, but when we die we awake from the dream and "live". I was thinking about it so what do you guys and gals think?

Answer 1

It's your reality. If that's the way you want to play it then go for it. Just don't expect the rest of us to sign on. ;-)

Answer 2

Yes, according to the Bible! Great question--open some minds.

Answer 3

Would that also apply if you have night terrors or a regular basis, that that is your real life?

Because if it was, then being in this present state would be a better place to live.

I have to disagree with your hypothesis.

There are times when I dream of things I had just watched on TV.

Or I dream of my job.

Or even people I've never met, like a celebrity once in a  while.

Answer 4

All I know is that I'm living now.  So maybe I'll have two lives, one when I wake up (die).  Now that would be cool but no way to find out till death.  Just don't go killing yourself.

Answer 5

that is my dad's favorite theory...

Answer 6

Sure it's possible, but so what?

Answer 7

No.

Answer 8

WOAH never thought of that

Answer 9

somtimes i wonder if everything is a dream but then when were sleeping and we dream like what are we dead?

but we cant be cause were breathing.  

Answer 10

Cia, you basically got it.

Why do you think we dream when we sleep?  It's to revisit the ultimate reality of the mind on a regular basis - to go home.

As spiritual beings, we are not native to this plane of gross physical matter.  In life, we are asleep in what is known as "maya" - a dream.  When we "die", we awaken to the ultimate reality of existence.

- The Eternal Satyr

Answer 11

It's an interpretation that I've seen before.  I think it's a fair analysis.