Rebirth, Roger R. Jackson
Rebirth, Roger R. Jackson
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Rebirth
A Guide to Mind, Karma, and Cosmos in the Buddhist World

Author: Roger R. Jackson

Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner

Unabridged: 10 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/02/2023

Synopsis

Reincarnation has been a popular belief in cultures throughout the world for many millennia. The possibility that we lived before and may be born again, whether as a human or in some other form of existence, continues to fascinate us and features heavily in popular novels and movies, and also as a subject of recent scholarly studies. Although Buddhism is one of the religious traditions best known for asserting rebirth, the history and scope of Buddhist approaches to the idea has not received comprehensive treatment—until now.

This first-ever guide to ideas and practices surrounding rebirth in Buddhism covers the historical context for the Buddha's teachings on the topic, explains what Buddhists believe is actually reborn and where, surveys rebirth-related practices in multiple Buddhist cultures, and considers whether all Buddhist traditions agree about what happens after death. The book also addresses interpretations of rebirth in modern Buddhist contexts and recent scientific attempts to document reincarnation in conversation with Buddhist beliefs. It is, in short, the first truly comprehensive overview of rebirth across the major Buddhist traditions, written by a leading scholar and teacher of Buddhism.

About Roger R. Jackson

Roger R. Jackson is Professor Emeritus of Asian Studies and Religion at Carleton College. He has nearly fifty years of experience with the study and practice of Buddhism, particularly in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. His special interests include Indian and Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, meditation, and ritual; Buddhist religious poetry; religion and society in Sri Lanka; the study of mysticism; and contemporary Buddhist thought. Roger is a highly respected and beloved scholar, Dharma teacher, and writer. He has authored many scholarly books and articles, and is a frequent contributor to Lion's Roar, Buddhadharma, and Tricycle magazines.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Anne on December 21, 2019

This will be my 3d time reading this story, so I decided to check out the Absolute Rebirth from the library, instead of just Plain Old Rebirth. So, what's the difference? Well, this one is taller. You know, like physically bigger than a normal volume? Part of me thought it was cool, and the other......more

Goodreads review by Baba on March 15, 2023

Geoff Johns' mini-series depicting the rebirth… or should that be transfer of Hal Jordan from being the Spectre, and becoming the Green Lantern again. This bestselling series was a good read. 7 out of 12, Three Star read. 2012 read......more

Goodreads review by Alejandro on August 16, 2017

Hal Jordan is born again! I bought this in its single comic book issues, but I chosen this TPB edition for being able of making a better overall review. This TPB edition collects “Green Lantern: Rebirth” #1-6. Creative Team: Writer: Geoff Johns Illustrator: Ethan Van Sciver A GREEN LUNG CAN BE A GO......more

Goodreads review by Sam on December 13, 2016

In 2004 Kyle Rayner as Green Lantern wasn’t selling so DC decided to get Geoff Johns to reinstate the original Silver Age Green Lantern, Hal Jordan, as the main dude. Green Lantern: Rebirth is the book where it all went down - and what a sucky, overrated comic it is! This is an example of the writer......more

Goodreads review by Bradley on February 09, 2017

As reboots of a franchise goes, this is definitely one of the best. The horrors of Parallax and Sinestro come back to the forefront, but this isn't all just about Hal Jordan. This is about all the Earthly Green Lanterns. I feel spoiled and rather silly. I read the volumes leading up to and through the......more

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