reincarnation

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The doctrinal concept that some aspect of the self or soul can be reborn any number of times in a new body (animal or human) after death. Fundamental to a number of Eastern religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism, this belief is also found in some modern Western belief systems such as theosophy.
reincarnation
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024