Life Quote by Sogyal Rinpoche
““The successive existences in a series of rebirths are not like the pearls in a pearl necklace, held together by a string, the “soul,” which passes through all the pearls; rather they are like dice piled one on top of the other. Each die is separate, but it supports the one above it, with which it is functionally connected. Between the dice there is no identity, but conditionality.14””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, 1992
Rebirths are like stacked dice: each life is distinct yet supports the next, without a fixed identity, only conditional connections.
In simple terms: Lives are separate but interdependent, lacking a permanent self.
Key Takeaway
Recognize each moment’s role in a larger continuum.
Themes
spirituality
interdependence
rebirth
identity
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- meditation practice
- teaching
- counseling
Key Concepts
Buddhist philosophy
conditionality
non-self
Questions to Reflect On
- How does conditionality affect personal responsibility?
- Can this model accommodate individual agency?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex karmic nuances.
