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[[Belief]] in reincarnation has ancient roots. This doctrine is a central tenet within the majority of Indian religious [[tradition]]s, such as Hinduism (including Yoga, Vaishnavism, and Shaivism) and Jainism. The [[idea]] was also entertained by some ancient Greek philosophers. Many modern Neopagans also believe in reincarnation as do some [[New Age]] movements, along with followers of Spiritism, practitioners of certain African [[tradition]]s, and students of esoteric philosophies such as [[Kabbalah]], and Gnostic and Esoteric Christianity. The Buddhist concept of Rebirth although often referred to as reincarnation differs significantly from the Hindu-based traditions and New Age movements in that there is no unchanging "[[soul]]" (or eternal self) to reincarnate.

[[Belief]] in reincarnation has ancient roots. This doctrine is a central tenet within the majority of Indian religious [[tradition]]s, such as Hinduism (including Yoga, Vaishnavism, and Shaivism) and Jainism. The [[idea]] was also entertained by some ancient Greek philosophers. Many modern Neopagans also believe in reincarnation as do some [[New Age]] movements, along with followers of Spiritism, practitioners of certain African [[tradition]]s, and students of esoteric philosophies such as [[Kabbalah]], and Gnostic and Esoteric Christianity. The Buddhist concept of Rebirth although often referred to as reincarnation differs significantly from the Hindu-based traditions and New Age movements in that there is no unchanging "[[soul]]" (or eternal self) to reincarnate.

 

During recent decades, a significant number of people in the West have developed a belief in reincarnation.[2] Feature films, such as Kundun, What Dreams May Come and Birth, contemporary books by authors such as Carol Bowman and Vicki Mackenzie, as well as popular songs, regularly mention reincarnation.

During recent decades, a significant number of people in the West have developed a belief in reincarnation.[2] Feature films, such as Kundun, What Dreams May Come and Birth, contemporary books by authors such as Carol Bowman and Vicki Mackenzie, as well as popular songs, regularly mention reincarnation.

==Scientific Opinion==

==Scientific Opinion==

# The Five Precepts

# The Five Precepts

# Transform Your Life: A Blissful Journey, page 52), Tharpa Publications (2001, US ed. 2007) ISBN 978-0-9789067-4-0

# Transform Your Life: A Blissful Journey, page 52), Tharpa Publications (2001, US ed. 2007) ISBN 978-0-9789067-4-0

# Lynda Obst (February 2006). "Valentine to science - interview with Carl Sagan". Interview. pp. 2. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1285/is_n2_v26/ai_18082728/pg_3. Retrieved on 2008-05-20.  

# Lynda Obst (February 2006). "Valentine to science - interview with Carl Sagan". Interview. pp. 2. https://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1285/is_n2_v26/ai_18082728/pg_3. Retrieved on 2008-05-20.  

# Bhagavad Gita II.22, ISBN 1-56619-670-1

# Bhagavad Gita II.22, ISBN 1-56619-670-1

# Brodd, Jefferey (2003). World Religions. Winona, MN: Saint Mary's Press. ISBN 978-0-88489-725-5.  

# Brodd, Jefferey (2003). World Religions. Winona, MN: Saint Mary's Press. ISBN 978-0-88489-725-5.  

# Steiner, various dates

# Steiner, various dates

# Does Scientology believe in reincarnation or past lives?

# Does Scientology believe in reincarnation or past lives?

# Lo, H.W.; Dzokoto, V. (2005). "Talking to the Master: Intersections of Religion, Culture, and Counseling in Taiwan and Ghana" (PDF). Journal of Mental Health Counseling 27 (2): 117–128. http://amhca.metapress.com/index/GX7D7THLVGKJU4PD.pdf. Retrieved on 2008-04-12.  

# Lo, H.W.; Dzokoto, V. (2005). "Talking to the Master: Intersections of Religion, Culture, and Counseling in Taiwan and Ghana" (PDF). Journal of Mental Health Counseling 27 (2): 117–128. https://amhca.metapress.com/index/GX7D7THLVGKJU4PD.pdf. Retrieved on 2008-04-12.  

# Edwards, L. (2001). A Brief Guide to Beliefs: Ideas, Theologies, Mysteries, and Movements. Westminster John Knox Press. http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&id=edT9ZBiroCQC&oi=fnd&pg=PR11&dq=Echankar&ots=WVCd0BkqS-&sig=86sqDx56a6JyKT3KzUL1Q-Y4zKs.  

# Edwards, L. (2001). A Brief Guide to Beliefs: Ideas, Theologies, Mysteries, and Movements. Westminster John Knox Press. https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&id=edT9ZBiroCQC&oi=fnd&pg=PR11&dq=Echankar&ots=WVCd0BkqS-&sig=86sqDx56a6JyKT3KzUL1Q-Y4zKs.  

# Reincarnation and NDE Research (WebCite archive)

# Reincarnation and NDE Research (WebCite archive)

# Cadoret, Remi. Book Review: European Cases of the Reincarnation Type The American Journal of Psychiatry, April 2005.

# Cadoret, Remi. Book Review: European Cases of the Reincarnation Type The American Journal of Psychiatry, April 2005.

* Tucker, Jim, (2005). Life Before Life: A Scientific Investigation of Children's Memories of Previous Lives, ISBN 0-312-32137-6

* Tucker, Jim, (2005). Life Before Life: A Scientific Investigation of Children's Memories of Previous Lives, ISBN 0-312-32137-6

* Van Lommel, Pim. (2001). "Near-death experience in survivors of cardiac arrest: a prospective study in the Netherlands." The Lancet. 358: 2039-45.

* Van Lommel, Pim. (2001). "Near-death experience in survivors of cardiac arrest: a prospective study in the Netherlands." The Lancet. 358: 2039-45.

* Braude, S.E. (1992). "Claims of Reincarnation: An Empirical Study of Cases in India". The Journal of Parapsychology 56 (4). http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&se=gglsc&d=5000166177. Retrieved on 2008-01-27.  

* Braude, S.E. (1992). "Claims of Reincarnation: An Empirical Study of Cases in India". The Journal of Parapsychology 56 (4). https://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&se=gglsc&d=5000166177. Retrieved on 2008-01-27.  

===Other Publications===

===Other Publications===