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Hi, I've been reading the Dali Lama Healing and Anger and he points out that reincarnation can be proven by the fact that non material aspects cannot bye produced by a material source, hence, reincarnation. However, non material sources are produced by material sources everyday. Dreams, memories, thoughts, are all produced by the brain- a material object. Please explain?
Hi Marc,
Just a clarification here. A lot of people mistakenly regarded the Dalai Lama as the leader of all Buddhists, which he is not. The Dalai Lama is the spiritual/political leader of one of the sects of Buddhism in Tibet.
I am not able to comment on what he said. I may even disagree with his statements.
It is up to you to accept or reject his statements.
Take care.
Justin Choo
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When in doubt seek it out. All your questions will be answered, and you may not have to agree with the answers. Such is the beauty of Buddhism. You are free to decide. I follow the Theravada tradition, and have been studying Buddhism for more than 40 years. Please view my profile for more details. I have answered more than 1500 questions since joining this category. You may like to give me the honor to answer your question.
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I was brought up in the 50's as a Buddhist. For the past 40 years I have read numerous books on Buddhism and listened to numerous talks on Buddhism by well-respected and learned monks and lay teachers. I conduct Buddhist classes for parents of Sunday School children in a Theravada Buddhist Temple.
My teacher was the late Chief Reverend, The Ven. K Sri Dhammananda of The Brickfields Buddhist Mahavihara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You can view the relevent website in memory of my revered late teacher @
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I am a life member of the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia.
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Published a book called "The Rainbow And The Treasure". It is a compilation of extracts from various sources to introduce Buddhism to beginners. (Currently out of print)
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Bachelor of Commerce And Administration, Victoria University Of Wellington, NZ.(1974)
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