Reincarnation

The subject of reincarnation has always attracted the attention of the widest possible range of people. Probably, many of us are aware of the concept of reincarnation through the life and deeds of Dalai Lama, who is considered to be an incarnation of Avalokiteśvara - a Bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas.

On Tibet, the tradition of recognizing incarnations of great masters dates back to the 13th century. This tradition means that once a distingueshed master has died, he or she can indicate precize hints as to where and when the next incarnation will follow.

The concept of reincarnation has been known since Antique Greece in all parts of the world. India is another part of the world where the idea of rebirth is deeply rooted both in religion as well as in culture and everyday life. The sacred Vedic texts contain wisdom about this very important segment of human existence.

There are claims that we can distinguish various types of reincarnation, among which thera are the normal reincarnation, conducted only after a certain time has passed after the moment of death. Usually, this time can be as long as several hundreds years. Abnormal reincarnation is another kind which is executed immediately after the moment of death.