Rebirth: A Guide to Mind, Karma, and Cosmos in the Buddhist World

Jackson, Roger R.

ISBN 10: 1611809029 / ISBN 13: 9781611809022

Published by Shambala, Boulder, CO, 2022

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Softcover, [xvii], 327 pages. Near Fine condition. First edition, first printing. Size 9"x6". "This first-ever guide to ideas and practices surrounding rebirth in Buddhism covers the historical context for the Buddha's teachings on the topic, explains what Buddhists believe is actually reborn and where, surveys rebirth-related practices in multiple Buddhist cultures, and considers whether all Buddhist traditions agree about what happens after death." Includes notes, bibliography, and index. Wrappers have light exterior shelfwear, else Fine condition, clean and unmarked.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rebirth: A Guide to Mind, Karma, and Cosmos in the Buddhist World
• Publisher: Shambala, Boulder, CO
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1611809029
• ISBN 13: 9781611809022
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
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Synopsis

For anyone interested in what happens after death, this is a definitive guide to the concept of rebirth, or reincarnation, in Buddhism.

Reincarnation has been a popular belief in cultures throughout the world for many millennia. The possibility that we lived before and may be born again, whether as a human or in some other form of existence, continues to fascinate us and features heavily in popular novels and movies, and also as a subject of recent scholarly studies. Although Buddhism is one of the religious traditions best known for asserting rebirth, the history and scope of Buddhist approaches to the idea has not received comprehensive treatment—until now.    
 
This first-ever guide to ideas and practices surrounding rebirth in Buddhism covers the historical context for the Buddha’s teachings on the topic, explains what Buddhists believe is actually reborn and where, surveys rebirth-related practices in multiple Buddhist cultures, and considers whether all Buddhist traditions agree about what happens after death. The book also addresses interpretations of rebirth in modern Buddhist contexts and recent scientific attempts to document reincarnation in conversation with Buddhist beliefs It is, in short, the first truly comprehensive overview of rebirth across the major Buddhist traditions, written by a leading scholar and teacher of Buddhism.

About the Author

ROGER R. JACKSON, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Asian Studies and Religion at Carleton College. He has nearly 50 years of experience with the study and practice of Buddhism, particularly in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. His special interests include Indian and Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, meditation, and ritual; Buddhist religious poetry; religion and society in Sri Lanka; the study of mysticism; and contemporary Buddhist thought. Roger is a highly respected and beloved scholar, Dharma teacher, and writer. He has authored many scholarly books and articles, and is a frequent contributor to Lion’s Roar, Buddhadharma, and Tricycle magazines.