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.

An explanation of the samsaric mechanism of death and rebirth and the liberating mechanism of the sutra, anuttarayoga tantra and Kalachakra methods for attaining a true stopping of them with the attainment of enlightenment.

With renunciation we’re not aiming for enlightenment; we’re aiming for liberation from samsara.

The assertion of individual continuums of past and future lives follows from the Buddhist understanding of mind, karma, and behavioral cause and effect. Thus reincarnation, or rebirth, plays a central role in Buddhism.

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

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

Repeatedly gaining precious human rebirths makes the ultimate goals of liberation and enlightenment possible. To understand rebirth, it is essential to understand the nature of our mind and to gain a proper understanding of karma.

Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche’s experience of being recognized as a reincarnation.