Karma-Cause and Effect
Karma (karmavada) Sanskrit: from the root ki, "to do, meaning action or activity and its subsequent results (also called karma-phala, "the fruits of action"). Karma is commonly understood as a term to denote the entire cycle of cause and effect as described in the philosophies of a number of Dharmic Religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism. According to this doctrine, God is not responsible for the pleasure or pain of His creatures. They suffer or enjoy owing to the consequences of their own good or bad deeds. Stored up karmic forces from past lives is called sanchita karma. Many people struggle with unresolved karma, or habitual conditions, memories and difficulties. When the karmic forces mature and starts acting on the mind and body, it is called prarabdha karma. Any action done in this life or its effect is called kriyamana karma or agami karma. Karma, as a spiritual law, is not adjusted according to our various and conflicting definitions of success and failure. From an inner standpoint, the soul's happiness is often the suffering of the ego and the happiness of the ego is often the suffering of the soul. Ultimately we need to go beyond all karma, good or evil. The greatest virtue does not seek to change the world or improve it, but to rest in harmony with the peace of what is. However, once we have accepted what is, we can change what is to what we would prefer. We all create our reality (karma) and thus, in the final analysis, we can create harmony no matter what karma we have created/experienced. Past life regression works hand-in-glove with theories of karma. This is a concept that has evoked a variety of reactions in the western world, from ridicule to blasphemy essentially fear-based reactions to something unfamiliar and misunderstood. Ironically, although the public perception of reincarnation may still evoke jokes about Shirley McLaine hanging "Out on a Limb," millions have read her books on this subject. The public image doesn t accurately reflect what people believe in private. A Gallup poll revealed 27% of adult Americans admitted anonymously that they believed in reincarnation. Cosmopolitan magazine (circulation 2.4 million) in a survey September 1997 characterized past life/reincarnation therapy as a growing phenomenon. As early as 1980 professionals recognized a need for an organization to support what many believed to be an important healing modality. The International Association for Regression Research & Therapies Inc., (IARRT) was founded by Hazel Denning, Ron Chu et al. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the acceptance and use of professional and responsible past-life regression through education, association, research and referral source. www.iarrt.org Past Life Regression resolves a plethora of issues including:
Dysfunctional behavior and attitude patterns that have persisted over time, despite attempts to change
Relationship dynamics that seem to have a life of their own (intense attraction/aversion to another person, deep-seated issues that defy resolution)
Phobias fears, fear of heights, fear of water, that seem unconnected to an experience in the current life
Chronic physical ailments, sensations and pains
Dominant attitudes or emotions that persist without a connection to current life experience or family history
Accessing strengths and accomplishments from previous lifetimes that can be brought forward to increase confidence and effectiveness in the present
Re-experiencing a happy, successful lifetime; this can bring a sense of balance and peace when undergoing difficult times, fortifying us to work through our temporary difficulties
Clarifying direction and life purpose by viewing one s blueprint for this lifetime
Finding prior lifetimes shared with current loved ones, bringing a greater sense of reassurance that we are indeed never parted from those we love
Accessing the wisdom, peace and guidance that is available from the "interlife," (spiritual realms between lifetimes) where our higher mind and/or guiding ones can assess our progress and give direction to us for our current lifetime
Strengthening the clarity of the spiritual nature of our existence.
Publications on Past Life/Reincarnation therapy:
Bowman, Carol, Children s Past Lives
Denning, Hazel M., PhD., Life Without Guilt: Healing Through Past Life Regression
Denning, Hazel M., PhD., Consider the Source: Exploring Past Lives to Resolve Personal Issues
Finkelstein, Adrian MD, Your Past Lives and the Healing Process
Hall, Manly P., Past Lives - Present Problems
Lucas, Winafred Blake, Regression Therapy A Hand Book for Professionals Vol. I, II
Neddermeyer, Dorothy M., One Woman s Journey: Past Lives Current Issues Pub. TBA
Saraydarian, Torkom, Karma and Reincarnation
TenDam, Hans, PhD, Deep Healing
Weiss, Brain L. M.D, Many Lives, Many Masters
MSD 404 SPIRITUAL COUNSELING FOR LIFE S PROBLEMS Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, LCSW, CRT, CCH, Ph.D. (cand) Publications on Past Life/Reincarnation therapy: Bowman, Carol, Children s Past Lives Denning, Hazel M., PhD., Life Without Guilt: Healing Through Past Life Regression Denning, Hazel M., PhD., Consider the Source: Exploring Past Lives to Resolve Personal Issues Finkelstein, Adrian M.D. Your Past Lives and the Healing Process Hall, Manly P. Past Lives - Present Problems Jarmon, Robert G., M.D. Discovering the Soul Lucas, Winafred Blake, Regression Therapy A Hand Book for Professionals Vol. I, II Neddermeyer, Dorothy M, PhD, One Woman s Journey: Past Lives--Current Issues Pub. Date: 2002. TenDam, Hans, Ph.D., Deep Healing Weiss, Brain L. M.D. Many Lives, Many Masters |
