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Originally posted by nostatic
Buddhist teachings indicate that sentient beings are subject to karma and reincarnation. A typical definition for sentient is whether or not they can suffer pain. Animals qualify.
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Could you point me in the direction on some books that connect Buddhism and reincarnation? A friend of mine some times attends Buddhist temple services (his wifes parents are Japanese) and he doesn't think they teach reinc.
Correct me if I am wrong:
A. I think the Dali Lama is Buddhist
B I think it is taught that he is a reincarnated being
Therefor I presumed Buddhism = reinc.
These are the two books I have read on Buddhism and although it has been a while a quick review of them doesn't show anything pointing to reinc. (may be in there, I just skimmed throught the books recently and as I said it has been a long time since I sat down and read them)
What the Buddha Taught by Walpola Rahula
The Life Of Buddha As Legend And History by Edward J. Thomas
Also have :read
The Beginner's Guide to Insight Meditation by Arinna Weisman and Jean Smith
Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda