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Reincarnation

Various sites dedicated to reincarnation, karma, afterlife, rebirth and transmigration of the soul, as believed by the Hindus:
Thanksgiving Has Hindu Roots?
A yoga master made a startling statement that Abraham Lincoln had been a Himalayan yogi in a past life. Lincoln established Thanksgiving as an American holiday in 1863. Research sheds light on a possible Hindu origin for the American celebration of Thanksgiving.
'Soul Journey: From Lincoln To Lindbergh' - By Richard Salva
Richard Salva’s 'Soul Journey: From Lincoln To Lindbergh,' based on Paramhansa Yogananda’s premise that "Abraham Lincoln had been a yogi in the Himalayas who died with a desire to help bring about racial equality" is a moving account of reincarnation and after life.
30 Quotes on Reincarnation
The theory of Reincarnation, which has its roots in ancient Hindu philosophy, influenced many a great Western mind. Here're some eye-opening thoughts on reincarnation from renowned personalities.
"Many Lives, Many Masters" by Dr. Brian Weiss - Book Review
"Many Lives, Many Masters" is the true story of a prominent psychiatrist - Dr. Brian Weiss, M.D., his young patient, and the past-life therapy that changed both their lives.
What is Dharma?
An article from your Guide
What is Karma?
An article from your Guide
Highway to Heaven
Our desire to live on earth drives our life. But what happens after we die? How does death become us? Where does it take us? A fresh look at the early Hindu concept of heaven and hell, death and afterlife, sins and virtues, reincarnation and immortality.
The Belief of Reincarnation
About the Hindu belief of reincarnation with quotations from Sanskrit poems.
The Science of Reincarnation
The systematic principles of reincarnation comprehensively can explain the subtle laws governing our past, present, and future lives. A study based on the teachings of Swami Prabhupada.
The Reincarnating Being
How's the reincarnated being different? Read about it here.
Reincarnation: Meaning and Consequences
A lengthy examination of reincarnation by a writer who finds the theory to be incompatible with Christianity.
The Wheel of Rebirth
"This vast universe is a wheel. Upon it are all creatures that are subject to birth, death, and rebirth."
Your Journey Through Karma
An article on reincarnation by Donna Kinniburgh, the 'Rainbow Lady'.

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