Reincarnation and Karma

Rebirth as taught in Indian traditions and reinterpreted in the West.

3 traditions6 curated texts

Rebirth and karma are ancient Indian teachings. In the West they were largely introduced through Theosophy in the 1880s–90s and then debated by Spiritualists, some of whom rejected them. Annie Besant’s short books were among the most widely read.

This page gathers Theosophical expositions, critical responses and anthologies.