Francis Story had a particular fascination with the memories of rebirth that he encountered in Burma.
He wrote prolifically about his experiences and remains one of the most lucid Western writers about Buddhism, often taking a scientific approach to his subject.
This collection of his essays explaining the Buddhist doctrine of rebirth, including documented case studies, is the second volume of three in his collected writings.
The introduction to this book is by Ian Stevenson, M.D., from the University of Virginia Medical School. Dr. Stevenson and Francis Story collaborated in researching and documenting case studies of rebirth.
The other books in the Francis Story trilogy of Collected writings are The Buddhist Outlook and Dimensions of Buddhist Thought.
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Abhidhamma Studies
Nyanaponika TheraThe Abhidhamma, the third great division of early Buddhist teaching, expounds a revolutionary system of philosophical psychology rooted in the twin Buddhist…
The Case for Rebirth
Francis StoryThe doctrine of reincarnation, the ceaseless round of rebirths, is not, as many people imagine, confined to Buddhism and Hinduism. It is found in some form or…
The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah
Ajahn ChahAjahn Chah’s teachings were disarming in their directness and inspiring in their relevance. He would say: “If you let go a little, you will have a little peace.
The Truth of Rebirth
Thānissaro BhikkhuA short treatise explaining that the Buddha did not teach the doctrine of rebirth because he was blindly following the cultural norms of his time. Instead…
Burmese Monk’s Tales
Maung Htin AungThe tales contained in this collection were first told in the dark decade of Burmese history (1876–85) during the coming event of the British conquest.
The Way to Ultimate Calm
Webu SayadawWebu Sayadaw was believed by many to have attained complete peace and happiness, the eradication of desire, anger and delusion. He was venerated by many in his…