Just a few. Conventional wisdom says the concept of reincarnation is Eastern, Buddhist. Maybe it is, or perhaps it was influential in regards to Western concepts of reincarnation or the transmigration of souls.
Plato and Pythagoras both picked it up. The concept was a given in ancient Egypt. Jewish Kabbalists believe too.
A soul can move from one life to another, from one person or creature to another, until at last that soul achieves perfection or unification with the godhead, Nirvana, whatever you wish to call the ineffable notion of The One.
Some schools of mysticism insist the soul retains free will and can choose the vessel on earth, others insist the soul is reborn into whatever form it has earned - because of karmic deeds and misdeeds.
Why do I bring this up? Transmigration of souls is the concept behind two of my books - Incorporeal and In the Flesh. It is the concept behind the third and final book in the series - coming soon - Stay.
So stay tuned!
I love this concept and believe there is truth in it.
Beautiful book covers Julia!
XXOO Kat
Same here. I’ve always been fascinated by it. When I was younger I read a book by Edgar Cayce and another by a psychologist whose patients had past live’s regressions, Many Lives, Many Masters. Congrats on finishing up the series!
Sweet…I’m thrilled there will be a third book. I believe there is truth to this concept too.
Oh boy! I sure hope we get to see more of the rancher from the end of In The Flesh! I loved him.
I’ve never gotten not believing in “something” about us going on. If we were all solely the product of chemical reactions in a physical entity we would all be pretty much the same. The body doesn’t drive the soul - the soul drives the body. Sorta. “Life” goes on, where I do not know.
I know what you mean, Steph. And there’s always a ‘sorta’ in there. I think the body is a vessel built to house the soul.
Oh yes, Penny. Thanks for pushing me!
Thanks, Amber. I agree!
Yes, I read that too, Delilah. Very interesting. I will be finishing up the series. Not ready quite yet!
I know you do, Kat. I don’t have a doubt. And thanks!
This concept is very fascinating..I’ve always wanted to know if I had a previous life.
Hey Savannah - tweeted your new stuff by the way! Nice! I had a past life reading once that was so right on I started to shake. Freaky!
I’m torn here, just what do I come back as:
a) A mop, as Ishbel is always wiping the floor with me and this will make it easier for her
b) A Martini, to be loved and caressed by Penny’s sweet lips
c) A language teacher named Jaye and god help any B*&%”^d who get’s it wrong!
d) A helpless soul to be taken into care by Aunty Julia who will always be there to stop me falling over
Decsions, decisions, why don’t you ever give easy questions…….
xxxxxx
Tom, if you’re lucky you’ll come back as a martini. Penny is the nice one. Jaye will whip you into shape. But I’ll make you really good food. Hmmmm. I think Ishbel has the right idea though. Mop you right up!
I thought Buddhism preached rebirth and Hinduism was about reincarnation. Looks like many Buddhists don’t really get the concept of rebirth?
Hmmm. I’m not a Buddhist. I’m Jewish. If you want to post the distinctions, feel free.
Buddhists don’t believe in a soul. Hindus believe in an eternal soul that reincarnates. Buddhists believe in something called rebirth. Buddhism is actually very contradictory in many aspects and does not have definite answers to many of life’s mysteries.
Yes, I know this about Hinduism, but then Buddhism sort of postulates randomness? It’s sort of arbitrary? Thanks for answering, by the way.
I’m not sure really. I’ve spoken to a lot of Buddhists about this and I hear very different answers from them. Some of them are humble enough to admit that Buddhism does have confusing and contradictory doctrines.
I’m fascinated with reincarnation.