rebirth vs. reincarnation

Scarlet Pimpernel · 04-23-2005, 10:13 AM

Over in the Alternative section there's a thread on reincarnation, in which Vajradhara brings up the point that the Buddhist idea of rebirth is different from the Hindu idea of reincarnation. I know that in their entirety these are both very complex concepts, but is there someone who'd care to take a stab at explaining the difference(s) to me? I know a bit about Hinduism, enough to at least follow an intelligent conversation, if not necessarily have one

, but my knowledge of Buddhism is fairly limited and superficial.

Padipa · 04-23-2005, 04:54 PM

Namasté Scarlet Pimpernel,

There was a very good discussion that I found while seaching this site. It is very detailed in the replies and may be of interest.

Here is the link:
How is rebirth/reincarnation different in Buddhism vs Hinduism?

Scarlet Pimpernel · 04-25-2005, 11:50 AM

Dear Padipa,

Perfect link. Thanks for pointing me towards it!

Scarlet Pimpernel · 04-25-2005, 11:53 AM

And silly me for not searching on my own.

04-23-2005, 10:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Scarlet Pimpernel demned elusive Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Limburg, Netherlands Posts: 191	rebirth vs. reincarnation Over in the Alternative section there's a thread on reincarnation, in which Vajradhara brings up the point that the Buddhist idea of rebirth is different from the Hindu idea of reincarnation. I know that in their entirety these are both very complex concepts, but is there someone who'd care to take a stab at explaining the difference(s) to me? I know a bit about Hinduism, enough to at least follow an intelligent conversation, if not necessarily have one , but my knowledge of Buddhism is fairly limited and superficial.

04-23-2005, 04:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Padipa Om Mani Padme Hum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 28	Re: rebirth vs. reincarnation Namasté Scarlet Pimpernel, There was a very good discussion that I found while seaching this site. It is very detailed in the replies and may be of interest. Here is the link: How is rebirth/reincarnation different in Buddhism vs Hinduism?

04-25-2005, 11:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
Scarlet Pimpernel demned elusive Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Limburg, Netherlands Posts: 191	Re: rebirth vs. reincarnation Dear Padipa, Perfect link. Thanks for pointing me towards it!

04-25-2005, 11:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Scarlet Pimpernel demned elusive Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Limburg, Netherlands Posts: 191	Re: rebirth vs. reincarnation And silly me for not searching on my own.

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