What is the meaning of life? As human beings, we cannot avoid
this most basic question of earthly existence. Is consciousness
simply an accident of the universe, as modern science would
claim? On the other hand, many established religions suggest
that life is a one-time experience, culminating in ‘eternal life’ in
heaven or some kind of purgatory or hell. But how could this be
equitable, given people’s vastly differing life circumstances?
As a response to such questions, the author discusses the
concept of reincarnation – the development of individual souls
over multiple lifetimes. She examines the idea of fate in relation
to one’s occupation. What is more important: a well-paid career
or finding one’s true vocation? Are our ‘innate’ talents and
abilities the result of a gene-lottery at conception, or could they
be related to pre-birth existence – to our own intentions for our
forthcoming life on earth? The notion of reincarnation is a
prerequisite for understanding one’s personal destiny or karma –
a personal life plan created before our incarnation on earth.
Through such ideas, the consciousness of one’s immortal soulcore
– our inner being, that exists both before birth and after
death – can be awoken.
The transcript of this enlightening talk is a stimulating
introduction to contemporary perspectives on the ancient
teaching of reincarnation and karma.
