How does the concept of karma intersect with the idea of reincarnation or multiple lifetimes?
The system of karma and reincarnation is unjust because we have no recollection of our past lives.
Difference between karma/reincarnation in hinduism and buddhism
Hinduism believes in atman, like a soul. An essential essence of you that migrates between bodies until one attains moksha.
Buddhism believes in anatman, the denial of any essential essence. “You” are a confluence of conditions, constantly in flux. An analogy is like a wave; it moves through without carrying any specific material. Similarly the experience of you carries through your life and on into the next unless and until you attain enlightenment.
More on reddit.comSince my childhood I have heard a gazillion stories about reincarnation and multiple lifetimes. I have had some of the most mind boggling conversations with people related to the concept of karma and how it relates to the idea of reincarnation and multiple lifetimes. Seen people who claim their wisdom and mastery over energy and life itself is because of their past lifetimes effort or doing in India.
Karma, in its simplest form, is often understood as the principle of cause and effect, where your actions in this life can have consequences in this life or the next. On the other hand, reincarnation suggests that our souls or consciousness can be reborn into new bodies after death, allowing for multiple lifetimes. Are there any stories, anecdotes, or teachings that shed light on the relationship between karma and reincarnation?
I'm eager to hear your thoughts, personal experiences, and insights on this intriguing intersection of karma and multiple lifetimes. Let's engage in a thoughtful discussion and learn from each other's perspectives!