Eastern religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism teach the theory of reincarnation based on karma on the premise that reincarnation aims to encourage spiritual growth. Karma refers to a cause-effect relationship: every action is a cause that produces an effect, and hence attachment to the physical dimension. There are references in the esoteric Christian traditions such as the Gnosticism and in the Gospel of Matthew. * Fulfills CIHS spiritual education requirement.
- Teacher: Mali Burgess