Reincarnation in Buddhism: What Happens After Death?

 One of the most intriguing ideas within Buddhist philosophy is the concept of reincarnation in Buddhism—also referred to as rebirth. According to the teachings, when we die, our consciousness continues, not as a permanent self or soul, but as a stream influenced by karma—our intentions, actions, and mental habits.

So what does buddhism reincarnation really imply?

Unlike some traditions that see reincarnation as a soul jumping from one body to another, Buddhism teaches anattā—the doctrine of non-self. This means there’s no fixed “me” that gets reborn. Instead, there is a continuity of conditions—a causal momentum, like a wave moving across the ocean.

Karma shapes this rebirth. Each moment, we are creating causes for future experiences, both in this life and beyond. It’s both liberating and sobering: liberation is possible, but only through intentional living.

Planet Dharma provides deep teachings on rebirth and reincarnation, helping students approach the topic not as dogma, but as an inquiry into the nature of consciousness itself.