Reincarnation
Reincarnation
Reincarnation (pronunciation: /ˌriːɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən/), also known as rebirth or transmigration, is the philosophical or religious concept that an aspect of a living being starts a new life in a different physical body or form after each biological death. It is also the belief in the rebirth of the soul in one or more successive existences, which may be human, animal, or spiritual depending on the moral quality of the previous life's actions.
Etymology
The term reincarnation derives from Latin, literally meaning, "entering the flesh again". The Greek equivalent metempsychosis (μετεμψύχωσις) roughly corresponds to the common English phrase "transmigration of the soul" and was first used in the Pythagorean tradition.
Related Terms
- Karma: A concept in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism that refers to the spiritual principle of cause and effect where intent and actions of an individual influence the future of that individual.
- Samsara: The cycle of death and rebirth in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism and other related religions.
- Moksha: The ultimate goal of human life in Hinduism and Jainism; liberation from Samsara, the cycle of death and rebirth.
- Nirvana: The ultimate spiritual goal in Buddhism and Jainism; liberation from Samsara, the cycle of death and rebirth.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Reincarnation
- Wikipedia's article - Reincarnation
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