The figure of Krishna is perhaps one of the holiest of deities in Hinduism. He was born as a divine being, sent to earth to bring wisdom and peace amongst mankind. He has been revered for his many teachings and acts of kindness throughout history, from ancient times up until today. His...
In Hinduism specifically, it represents the universe in its entirety – both physical and spiritual aspects – making up an inseparable whole that transcends all boundaries. It also signifies the cycle of life: birth, death and rebirth; this concept being closely linked with its association with n...
messenger for change. ... History has it that biblical heroes such as Moses, Aaron and Jacob, left this world for a better one as a result of a kiss from God. Many ancients felt that the 'kiss' signified a death of the past, a renewal of self, and a rebirth into a higher world...
People in places all around the world believe in reincarnation. It can be found in ancient Egypt, the eastern religions (such as Hinduism and Buddhism), and now in the western world, where past life regressions are routinely conducted by trained psychologists. It seems the spiritual journey unde...
There, Thompson comes to a conclusion that (so far) I share, namely that we do not have good reason to believe in rebirth. Notice that this conclusion implies that a karma doctrine which does involve rebirth is false, an incorrect description of reality. Therefore, if non-rebirth karma ...
“postmodernism” to refer to a set of ideas, widely held among academics in the past 30 years, which takes inspiration from Jacques Derrida and Michel Foucault, and denies the worth of claims to truth. One will frequently find postmodernists (John Caputo is one of the more explicit about ...