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**sandyphoebetvmaa** · 09-16-2011, 11:50 AM

I am currently reading a book by a Tibetan Buddhist writer American/ Jewish parents, and well looked upon by theDalai Lama.

While, to me, his chapter on God seems very open and free from the absolutes of most Western religions, he seems to make a drastic turn about when it comes to thanatology and life after death. In this area he seems to become very mechanistic in his beliefs relevant to reincarnation --talking about bardo, N.D.Es, Jungs dream work, and some other "newagey' techniques.
I have rarely seen two research areas discussed by an author in such a different manner.

As B.W.B. seems somewhat dismissive of reincarnation i would appreciate any comments. Thank you.

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sandyphoebetvmaa Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 599 Senior Member	Mixed Messages I am currently reading a book by a Tibetan Buddhist writer American/ Jewish parents, and well looked upon by theDalai Lama. While, to me, his chapter on God seems very open and free from the absolutes of most Western religions, he seems to make a drastic turn about when it comes to thanatology and life after death. In this area he seems to become very mechanistic in his beliefs relevant to reincarnation --talking about bardo, N.D.Es, Jungs dream work, and some other "newagey' techniques. I have rarely seen two research areas discussed by an author in such a different manner. As B.W.B. seems somewhat dismissive of reincarnation i would appreciate any comments. Thank you.
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