Rebirth - BookWyrm

352 pages

English language

Published July 23, 2022 by Shambhala Publications, Incorporated.

ISBN:: 978-1-61180-902-2

(1 review)

The possibility that we have lived before and may be born again, whether as a human or in some other form of existence, continues to be a source of fascination across cultures and across millennia. Although Buddhism is one of the religious traditions best known for asserting rebirth, the history and scope of Buddhist approaches to this belief have not received comprehensive treatment—until now.

This first-ever guide to rebirth in Buddhism covers the historical context for the Buddha’s teachings on the topic; explains what Buddhists believe is actually reborn; and considers the wide range of Buddhist views about what happens after death. The author also addresses interpretations of rebirth in modern Buddhist contexts as well as the implications of recent scientific attempts to document evidence of reincarnation. It is, in short, the first truly complete overview of rebirth across major Buddhist traditions, written by a leading scholar and teacher of …

The possibility that we have lived before and may be born again, whether as a human or in some other form of existence, continues to be a source of fascination across cultures and across millennia. Although Buddhism is one of the religious traditions best known for asserting rebirth, the history and scope of Buddhist approaches to this belief have not received comprehensive treatment—until now.

This first-ever guide to rebirth in Buddhism covers the historical context for the Buddha’s teachings on the topic; explains what Buddhists believe is actually reborn; and considers the wide range of Buddhist views about what happens after death. The author also addresses interpretations of rebirth in modern Buddhist contexts as well as the implications of recent scientific attempts to document evidence of reincarnation. It is, in short, the first truly complete overview of rebirth across major Buddhist traditions, written by a leading scholar and teacher of Buddhism.

1 edition

T. M. Sullivan reviewed Rebirth by Roger R. Jackson

A Bibliography of Samsara Studies

4 stars

A really good overview, I would've preferred slightly more depth into the debates and arguments about rebirth (rather than an overview of different types), but that's literally just personal interest, and this provides a fantastic bibliography for further study. I would be surprised if this doesn't end up an on undergrad Buddhist/Indian Religion courses, although it's slightly too shallow for in-depth postgraduate study by itself.

Subjects

Buddhism