Reincarnation and Non-Dual Understanding

How can reincarnation be reconciled with the non-dual understanding that there is only one consciousness? Rupert says: ‘Take the image of the ocean to represent infinite consciousness. On the surface, waves develop – numerous waves, although it’s only one ocean. Each wave has a particular name and form. When the wave subsides, the name and form vanishes, but the energies are dispersed in the ocean. When a new wave forms, some of those residual ripples from the previous wave may be incorporated in the new wave, conditioning it. But no new water has come into existence – nothing new has appeared, no new entity has been born. It’s just a new name and form of the ever-present ocean. This allows for holding onto the idea of reincarnation while also subscribing to this understanding.’

From event 05 - 12 April, 2025 Seven-Day Retreat at Mandali, 5–12 April 2025

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