Conception Quote by Dalai Lama
“The immediate source of a mind... must be a mind which existed before the conception took place; the mind must have a continuity from a previous mind. This we hold to prove the existence of a past life.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Teachings on Reincarnation, 2005
A mind must have existed before to prove a past life, implying continuity of consciousness across lifetimes.
In simple terms: Continuity of mind suggests past lives.
Key Takeaway
Consider the implications of consciousness continuity.
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
life after death
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- ethical decision making
- cultural belief systems
Key Concepts
reincarnation
consciousness continuity
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would convince you of past lives?
- How does belief in reincarnation shape moral behavior?
A Different Perspective
Skeptics may view this as untestable.
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