Is there any form of Buddhism that does not teach reincarnation? If so, what branch(es)? Please cite sources. Thanks ahead of time for your replies.
2007-03-25 05:14:32 · 6 answers · asked by Byron A 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sure there is ..... it is call Zen ..... :P
Zen does not preach reincarnation, but it does not disprove it either ..... it is for you to realise ;).
2007-03-25 05:20:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Reincarnation bothers you? Og thought karmic law and reincarnation were beyond question. You may not question *that* they are true but *how* they work is totally open to discussion and debate. But mostly Og assume reincarnation such a small part of today's thinking that it has not possible implications on what I should do today or right now. It simply a way of saying you cannot fill a life with negative karma and leave it on the doorstep of life when you move on.
Sorry Og not answer the actual question but Og try to not force life to fit actual Buddhist sect.
Happy hunting.
2007-03-25 12:23:13 · answer #2 · answered by og_i_og 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know of any, but even the bible teaches reincarnation. Read about John and Eiljah. "John was Eiljah who was to come."
http://www.doctrine.org/elijah.html
2007-03-25 12:18:17 · answer #3 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mmm, this is just anecdotal, but I've met Buddhists who do not literally believe in reincarnation.
2007-03-25 12:20:57 · answer #4 · answered by WWTSD? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I'd just read a blip in one of my books that there is/was a school of thought that doesn't believe in it... but I'm reading so many books right now I can't remember which one it was... I THINK it was mentioned in the "The Wisdom of Imperfection" book. To me that rebirth doesn't exist isn't logical... but I get my studies from the Gelugpas...
sorry I can't remember, maybe somebody else will...
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2007-03-25 12:20:55 · answer #5 · answered by vinslave 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
www.meditationthai.org
2007-03-25 12:22:31 · answer #6 · answered by Bright 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋