Reincarnation and the Law of Karma / A Study of the Old-New World-Doctrine of Rebirth, and Spiritual Cause and Effect

Name: Reincarnation and the Law of Karma / A Study of the Old-New World-Doctrine of Rebirth, and Spiritual Cause and Effect
Author: William Walker Atkinson

By William Walker Atkinson

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The book presents a systematic study of reincarnation and karma, tracing belief across ancient and modern traditions and comparing doctrines such as soul transmigration, the tri-partite soul, and the law of moral cause and effect. It surveys Egyptian, Grecian, Jewish, Hindu, and Western occult teachings, outlines views on the soul's states between lives, descriptions of astral planes and intervals of rest, and explains how repeated embodiments serve spiritual development. The work also examines revival of interest in the West, the role of secret and mystical schools, and the ethical implications of rebirth as a mechanism of spiritual justice.

About the Author

William Walker Atkinson

William Walker Atkinson was an influential American author and a prominent figure in the New Thought movement during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He wrote extensively on topics related to mysticism, psychology, and personal development, contributing to the popularization of ideas surrounding mentalism and spiritualism. Among his notable works is "A Series of Lessons in Gnani Yoga: The Yoga of Wisdom," which explores the philosophical and practical aspects of yoga. Atkinson's writings often emphasize the power of thought and the potential for personal transformation, making him a key figure in the exploration of the mind-body connection.