According to the teaching of Buddha,life comprised of five aggregates (pancakkhandha) ; namely Rupa (material form),Vedana (feeling), Sanna ( perception), Sankhara ( mental formations) ad Vinnana (consciousness).Four kinds of elements such as solidity,fluidity,heat and motion comprise matter.Material form plus the four mental factors classified above as feeling,perception.mental formation and consciousness are combines together to form life.The real nature of these five aggregates is explained in the Teaching of the Buddha as follows : Material form is equated to a heap of foam,in which feeling is like a bubble,perception is described as a mirage,mental formations are like a banana tree and consciousness is just an illusion.With such an analysis of life,it is difficult to ascertain the reality or purpose of life as constituted.
This analysis of life posed a big challenge to many religious beliefs at one time because according to the Buddha there is no such thing as permanent life or entity that exists without changing and without dissolution.
Body is nothing but an abstract generalization for a constantly changing combination of chemical compositions or elements.Life is a drop in an ever flowing river and contributes its part to the great stream of life :)
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