Discuss the Concept of Reincarnation as It Is Understood by Hindus

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Essay

Discuss the concept of reincarnation as it is understood by Hindus, and then by Buddhists. Are there any differences? How did each religion influence Indian civilization?

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Definitions:

Sense of Self

An individual's perception of their personality traits, physical characteristics, abilities, values, goals, and roles that constitute their identity.

Unique

Being the only one of its kind; without an equal or equivalent; distinctly characteristic.

Psychosexual Development

A theory proposed by Freud that suggests individuals go through five stages of personality development tied to sexual maturation.

Erogenous Zone

An erogenous zone is an area of the body that has heightened sensitivity and can produce sexual pleasure when stimulated.