We continue our journey of research with a look at the following interview...
Dr Almeder of Georgia State University discusses reincarnation and Dr Ian Stevenson. Check out the link below for more information. A partial quote of Dr Almeder "Meaning, by implication, that human beings are more than their bodies" - Dr Robert Almeder.
Credit/Source: Gold Thread Video Productions | twipley Youtube channel | Dr Robert Almeder
A BBC Reincarnation Documentary. A young lady remembers her past life and goes on a journey of discovery with her mother. We also see a case about Titu Singh. If the video isn't working select 1.
For a shorter version of Suresh Verma | Titu Singh select 2.
Also, for more information on Titu Singh select 3.
Credit/Source: BBC 40 Minutes | IISIS.net
Here we have a monk, Ajahn Brahm, who talks about which methods might work when remembering past lives. Hypnotic regression, spontaneous recognition (rare but can happen) and meditation. Roy Hudd is mentioned almost indepth, so research was carried out and the link below is what is found. Can this be defined as evidence? You decide.
Credit/Source: Ajahn Brahm BSWA Retreats 2011 - 15 & Media | London Lore: The legends and traditions 2008
This one's not quite reincarnation but it is linked via one of the many asked questions. The monk gives an explanation on what might happen after you die. What are your thoughts? Click the button below for information on NDEs. Information about Professor Pim van Lommel is below.
Credit/Source: Ajahn Brahm | Dhammaloka Productions
Some interesting videos about Dr Jim Tucker talking about evidence of reincarnation and a little about Dr Ian Stevenson. "But there is evidence that conciousness may be able to continue on" - Dr Jim Tucker.
Credit/Source: Dr Jim Tucker | Skeptiko.com | Synchronicity: Matter & Psyche Symposium/Gary S Bobroff | Coast To Coast AM | Gold Thread Video Productions
The case of Jenny Cockell | Mary Sutton is one of the most recorded/documented and respected cases of reincarnation. In 2000 a TV film called "Yesterday's Children" was made, it tells the story of Jenny and her discovery. There are only a few who are or were critical of the case so it is very much encouraged that people watch the TV film, research the subject and then make your own mind up. It is a very interesting case so therefore little will be said here, enjoy discovering Jenny and Mary.
Credit/Sources: Jenny Cockell | Afterlife TV | Strange But True | Thanatos TV | UK Living
There has been a relatively recent rise of interest in the theory of reincarnation over the last 10+ years and this interest seems to be growing. People are, generally, beginning to ask questions especially in the West about reincarnation and it seems to be gaining in traction, popularity or curiosity.
We don't fully know why the rise of interest has happened but we'd have a guess that it might be down to a change of life or life style choices like going from religion to something else, or maybe some have experienced something that they'd define as paranormal/supernatural or simply strange. It might be down to simple curiosity or maybe it is a combination of some or all of the above.
Here's Dr Brian Weiss talking about the subject in America.
Credit/Source: Fox News.
In this presentation, Carol Bowman gives information on credible stories regarding reincarnation.
Do you consider this to be evidence of reincarnation or not?
If the video isn't working, click the link below.
Credit/Source: Mufon | reincarnationforum.com | Carol Bowman
So far, my research has taken us on a journey and now we will branch off, temporarily, to a different subject. In this section, we look at NDEs or Near Death Experiences to see if there is or are any connections to reincarnation. Some say that NDEs should be known as ADEs or After Death Experiences. Are ADEs relevant or are they simply not connected at all? In my research, I look for connections and see where they take us.
In this video, we have a lady who talks about her life before and after her NDE, in detail, but also mentions past lives and if there are reasons for living our human lives.
Credit/Source: Anthony Chene productions | Heidi Craig
Dr Jeffrey Long goes into detail about NDEs and discusses the depth of what is known. Varying levels of NDEs are discussed.
Credit/Source: Dr Jeffrey Long | NDE Accounts - Afterlife Stories
In this video, Dr Sam Parnia talks about a study that looks into conciousness after the point of death.
Credit/Source: CBS news | Dr Sam Parnia | Independent
Dr Sam Parnia discusses conciousness after death.
"Certainly there is 'life after death' for a period of time, does it continue forever? I don't know, but certainly for a period of time afterwards, conciousness remains."
It is good news that research is happening in this area but whether or not this proves anything is, as always, up to you to decide.
As always, do your own independent research and come to your own conclusions.
Credit/Source: Closer To Truth | Wikipedia | Oz Talk | Dr Sam Parnia
Jeffrey Long talks about NDEs and the latest findings from the largest NDE study ever reported.
Credit/Source: Jeffrey Long and Society for Scientific Exploration
Do we survive death?
The UVA looks at the evidence. Out of body experiences are looked into. Some talk about their NDE event. And, children's past lives are discussed.
Credit/Source: UVA Division Of Perceptual Studies
DR LLOYD RUDY is interviewed by Dr Mike Milligan. Dr Rudy talks about two NDEs that astonished him.
If the video doesn't play, click Dr Lloyd Rudy below.
Credit/Source: DentalMastermindGroup | Dr Lloyd Rudy
James Matlock discusses conciousness and reincarnation with Jeffrey Mishlove.
Credit/Source: New Thinking Allowed | Jim Matlock | The Past Lives Podcast(Ep 54)
My research/studies into NDEs has revealed a lot of information and I might continue to add more in time. The amount of NDE information is huge and there are a number of places you can go to to learn more.
I shall provide you with several links below and 1 or more in the sources page in the websites section. It has been very interesting to see if NDEs are connected to reincarnation.
If anything else is discovered that provides facts and or evidence, I will consider adding it. For now though, there's a lot for you to discover/learn.
As always, do your own independent research and come to your own conclusion.
Credit/Source: Victorzammit.com | near-death.com | psi-encyclopedia | NDE radio | nderf.org | iands.org | Uni Of Virginia
The arguments against the theory of reincarnation are:
1. Illusion/s created by the dying brain,
2. Children making up stories,
3. Over active imagination.
4. There is no proof, fact or evidence.
When it comes to number 1, some claim that the human brain creates illusions as it stops working or is dying.
2. Another argument made is children making up stories. Some claim that children have very creative imaginations and that they put stories together.
3. Others claim that when a person makes a claim of reincarnation that they have a very, if not, over active imagination. They claim that people make up stories often for attention, possibly with the hope or intention to sell something.
4. There are some that argue that there is no proof, solid fact or evidence to back up or support the theory of reincarnation.
These arguments are often, but not always, made by skeptics. Upon observation, when a person, or people, bring up these arguments, it is often accompanied with emitted behaviour being denial, out-right refusal to accept the evidence and or someone who lacks any indepth level of knowledge, which could be down to a lack of study or wilful ignorance. Unfortunately, there are some who express the behaviour of denial extending to out-right refusal and these can sometimes be, we hate to say, religious people. When we searched for arguments against reincarnation, the majority were within the context of religion and we have already gone into that subject.
The amount of evidence out there is enough for anyone to make a well balanced decision. Evidence of reincarnation can be found in more than one continent, in more than one culture and in more than one tribe. Arguments 1 through to 3 have existing counter-arguments, however, we can certainly partly agree with argument 4. We agree that there is no proof, what-so-ever, that shows the theory of reincarnation to be true, but we differ regarding no evidence or facts especially when there are several independent researchers using their skills to collect information and, as a result, put forward cases that could merit your attention.
Ultimately, you have the simple choice of doing independent research or remaining in the dark.
We can't prove the theory of reincarnation to be true but by providing evidence/facts maybe we can provide a strong argument for it. There does seem to be a or some consistency in the information that we have researched whilst at the same time acknowledging arguments against the theory. Do these arguments against the theory disprove or dismiss reincarnation? In some ways dismiss yes, in other ways no. The arguments against reincarnation could/might help us to learn further about the human being and what the human being is capable of. The arguments against the theory of reincarnation could help to filter out the liars and, in turn, illuminate us further. The arguments against reincarnation are not absolutes, they do not prove a dead end to the theory but rather help us go in a different direction of learning/illumination. What we can say is that no-one has been able to disprove the theory, it remains in the balance. Without giving too much away, we have discovered/learned that the spiritual compliments science nicely. Science and the spiritual have their own ways of explaining and or describing the same subject. The natural world or nature can accomodate both scientific explanation and spiritual explanation. Although we may hazard a guess that you'll be more familiar with the scientific explanation of the natural world. But then again, there may very well be many many people who know or have learnt via the spiritual means of explanation. Look into the Hermetic principles, The Kabbalah, The Tree Of Life, The Golden ratio, The Fibonacci sequence, frequency and vibration, just to name a few. It is important that you do your own independent research into both aspects of nature as there is a lot for you to discover.