Rebirth

Alan Turner, Serkong Rinpoche’s “Westerner Yogi’s,” recollections of his relation with his teacher.

An introduction to the Buddhist theory of reincarnation, or rebirth: logical reasoning for an intellectual understanding, and personal anecdotes for real conviction.

Dr. Berzin reminisces about his relationship with his teacher, Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche, and his young reincarnation.

This dialogue with Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche explores how to practice the Dharma and build on the excellent working basis of a precious human form.

Our precious human life allows us to achieve liberation from uncontrollably recurring rebirth and reach the enlightened state of a Buddha through Dharma practice.

The lam-rim, or graded stages of the Buddhist path, take us from an ordinary limited being to a fully enlightened Buddha.

A detailed look at the methods we use in anuttarayoga tantra to purify ourselves of experiencing the true suffering of uncontrollably recurring death, bardo, and rebirth.

The tulku system of reincarnate lamas is unique to Tibetan Buddhism. Learn the minimum stage of practice required for generating a line of tulkus.

Understanding the nature of mental continuums is crucial for understanding the Buddhist teaching on rebirth.

Buddhist psychology and science have a great deal of relevance for Westerners. The religious aspects of Buddhism can supplement, but not substitute them.