The End of Reincarnation: Breaking the Cycle of Birth and Death

by Gary R. Renard

Sometimes the truth really is stranger than fiction, and for Gary Renard--bestselling author of The Disappearance of the Universe--such was the case. In 1992, two ascended masters appeared before him to impart the teachings from A Course in Miracles. Before their arrival, Renard had never heard of this modern spiritual text. Over the next nine years they met with him frequently to teach him its complexities. Now, on The End of Reincarnation, Gary Renard offers a practical understanding of the Course's core principles, including: How projection makes perception--specific teachings from the Course to see how our ego influences the way we look at friends, family, and coworkersTrue forgiveness--a thought-process technique to release those who have harmed you--and yourself--from any perceived guilt How to work on the level of cause to cultivate more strength and power, and to bring lasting positive effects into every situation of your life, and more"I understand now that reincarnation is only something that appears to happen," Renard explains. "It's just a continuation of the dream of birth and death."Distilled for people who have been curious about A Course in Miracles--as well as for continuing students who would like to deepen their studies--The End of Reincarnation illuminates the peace available when we awaken from the dream, and catalyzes our experience of oneness with all of creation.

Genres: Spirituality

Audio CD

First published May 1, 2006

Reviews

[Anastasia Beata · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am hooked

[Avril Frank · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love his books. Just a guy next door sharing the word!

[Karen T · Rating 4 out of 5]

“The End of Reincarnation: Breaking the Cycle of Birth and Death” by Gary Renard explores the teachings of A Course in Miracles through conversations with two ascended masters, Arten and Pursah, who Renard says first appeared to him in 1992. Before their arrival, he had never heard of this modern spiritual text. Over the next nine years, they met with him regularly, explaining its profound and often challenging concepts.

One of the central ideas is that this physical world is an illusion, a dream created by the separated mind from which we cannot awaken until we fully remember our true identity in God. While I could grasp much of this concept, I struggled with one particular point. At times, it seemed as though Renard was saying that this is my illusion, as if I alone am creating the entire universe, including every person, place, and event in history. I found it easier to understand if viewed as a shared illusion experienced by all souls rather than one created by a single individual.

After reflecting on it more, I realized part of my confusion came from Renard’s writing style. He often shifts between speaking to the individual reader (“you”) and to the universal Self (“You”) without always making that distinction clear. Understanding that helped me better appreciate what he was trying to convey, even if I don’t fully agree with his conclusions.

Whether you embrace his teachings or question them, Renard presents ideas that encourage deep reflection on the nature of reality, forgiveness, and our relationship with God. While my own spiritual beliefs differ in some respects, I enjoy reading books that challenge me to think beyond my own perspective. Even when I don’t agree with every concept, I appreciate authors who inspire meaningful questions about our purpose, our souls, and what may await us beyond this life.

[Mommawats]

on my wanna read list (or in this case, listen to list)

[Kelley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the whole discussion on forgiveness.