Travel with the author on a fascinating journey to explore samsara, the cycle of birth, death and rebirth, along with the religions of Buddhism and Hinduism in the rich cultures of Nepal, Bali, Cambodia and India. Could the idea of samsara offer understanding of suffering, life, death and what happens after death?Does spirituality have any value in a twenty-first century world and can it exist apart from religion? Might quantum physics, parapsychology, mysticism or psychedelics give clues about samsara, consciousness, reality and ourselves?This book will get you thinking about your own beliefs, life and death, and where they might fit in to the bigger picture as you travel with the writer in extraordinary cultures of astonishing variety.

Along comes a global pandemic coronavirus, COVID-19, and our world is turned upside down. Can the idea of samsara shed any light on all this terrible suffering, turmoil and change? Are we all travelling around the ever-turning cycle of samsara, being born, dying, then reborn - again, and again, and again? Does our life, the things that happen to us, and our death, have any meaning? What do Hinduism, Buddhism, and samsara tell us about suffering, life and death? Could spiritual dimensions exist or do we live in a purely material universe? What is consciousness and does it die when our bodies die? Are rebirth or reincarnation even possible? Can we have spirituality without religion? What, if anything, might spirituality or religion mean in a turbulent and unpredictable twenty-first century? Do mysticism, psychedelics, science and quantum physics offer clues to any of these questions? Take a journey with the author through the fascinating cultures of Nepal, India, Bali and Cambodia and explore their rich traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism and samsara. Part exploration of spirituality and religion, part travel adventure to places of astonishing diversity, this book will get you thinking about your own beliefs, life and death, and where those might fit in to a bigger picture.

Seminar paper from the year 2013 in the subject Theology - Hinduism, grade: 2,1, University of Hildesheim, language: English, abstract: The following paper will deal with the concept of the cycle of birth, death and rebirth in the Hindu religion, as Hindus, in contrary to the Western cultures and monotheistic religions, believe that there is life after death, and before the present life, there was a beforelife because they believe that it does not make sense that people suddenly appear from nowhere, meaning not the biological body, but the “soul” or the “spirit”. First, a definition of the different concepts of afterlife in different metaphysical models and of the term reincarnation from its semantic point of view and, how it is defined in other religions, will be given. Furthermore, Hinduism, itself, will be introduced, as it is important to understand the essence of this religion to be able to understand the concept of reincarnation. Additionally, the concept of reincarnation will be described. That includes the processes of birth, death and rebirth. Finally, the arguments in favor and against the theory of reincarnation will be discussed. The question, about what happens after death, is a philosophical one, which has been worrying humanity for centuries. By trying to categorize the different concepts, regarding what happens after death, three concepts, varying among cultures and religions, can be differentiated. First, there is the concept of denial which states that the existence of the individual ends with their death, as it is widely believed in the Western world. The second one is the concept of completion - in many religions, as, for example, in Christianity, the human life is seen as a preparation for a life after, somewhere else, in a different state of existence, like Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, Limbus, etc. And the third concept is the concept of rebirth, meaning that the mental part of the person, may it be called the “soul” or the “spirit”, is reborn many times in new bodies on earth.

My Journey Through Time is a spiritual memoir that sheds light on the workings of karma- the law of cause and effect that creates one's present circumstances and relationships-as we see it unfold through Dena's vivid memories of her previous births. We travel back in time as Dena learns of a life in early 20th century Russia, ranging from the overthrow of the Czar through Nazi Germany; then it's back further to a life in early 19th century America in the Deep South, and before that to a time in Africa in the early 18th century. Her lives in the East-in Persia, Japan, and India-go back to the 15th-17th centuries. Wth each past life, we can see the way in which it has impacted her present life, how it has stemmed from the end of the previous birth, and how it will influence her next life. Dena Merriam is the founder of an interfaith organization, the Global Peace Initiative of Women. A long-time disciplined meditator, Dena's access to her past lives brings a clearer awareness and purpose to her present life, and also overcomes any fear of death. The memories are triggered when Dena meets a new person or visits a new place in her current life. The memories bring remembrances of past suffering, but also recollections of spiritual teachers and wise guidance. She has not used and does not advocate past-life regressions or hypnosis as a way to prompt memories to return. Dena has decided to share her story, despite being a very private person, in hopes that it can provide comfort and awaken the inner knowing of your own ongoing journey through time.

Unlock the mystical world of past lives and reincarnation with this easy-to-understand guide! Reincarnation has been part of religious and spiritual teachings for generations. The idea that the human soul develops every time we live another life appeals to our belief that we learn something whenever we are reborn. Karmic debt is often used to describe why bad things happen to good people, and the term Karma has become part of our everyday vocabulary. This book is filled with different perspectives regarding reincarnation and allows you to reach your own conclusions. Does the idea of heaven and hell seem unlikely? What about Summerland? The Wiccan belief may appeal more to your spiritual beliefs and offer an alternative view on the afterlife. This book will help you understand: Have you ever been called an old soul? Do you have knowledge of things that you can't explain? Take a quiz to discover how mature your soul is. What are the five levels of the soul in the teachings of Kabbalah? What is karma, and how can you repay any karmic debt that may have accumulated in your former lives? Discover the seven archetypal souls contained within the Spectrum of Essence. Have you met your soulmate? What is a twin flame, and how have you met yours? What does your birth chart tell you about your former incarnations? How to read it and gain information without having to consult an astrologist. How to use freewriting and astral projecting to travel back to former lives. How shamans discovered the earliest form of journeying back to former lives and meeting themselves in the past. And so much more! So, what are you waiting for? Get your copy of this book today and begin your journey into the fascinating study of karma, rebirth, past lives, and reincarnation.

Presents works of art selected from the South and Southeast Asian and Islamic collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, lessons plans, and classroom activities.