afterlife, debt, reincarnation

The Incredible Story of an Ox’s Reincarnation

A farmer bought a strong young ox from a butcher to plow his fields. However, it was later discovered that the animal was the reincarnation of a debtor who had returned to pay his obligations incurred in his previous life. A seemingly robust young ox One day, the farmer saw a robust young ox at ...

Hermann Rohr

A cow and its calf.

The Power of Kindness: A Selfless Act Leads to Unexpected Rewards

Being kind to others can have a profound impact on both the giver and the receiver. But just how far should we go in being kind? Is it as simple as giving money or ignoring the faults of others? Or does it encompass an even higher realm? These are important questions that we should all ...

Mikel Davis

Watercolor painting of white cranes flying over a lake with green trees beside it and mountains in the background.

What Is the Ultimate Purpose of Reincarnation?

Many cases of reincarnation have been relayed by people from both Eastern and Western countries. While some accounts have been handed down from ancient times, there are others that have occurred in the modern day and age. Past lives influence present lives In recent years, there have been many cases of reincarnation. A medical doctor ...

Mikel Davis

Young woman smiling as she looks down at a butterfly.

Incurable Pain Is a Debt From a Previous Life

One day, a woman came to an acupuncture clinic to treat incurable pain. The doctor found a note on the woman’s medical record: “Afraid of acupuncture. Not fond of acupuncture.” The woman suffered from joint and muscle pain. It was so excruciating that she could not lift a glass of water. She sought medical treatments ...

Mikel Davis

Dark Zen stones sit in a pile.

Good Deeds Bring Good Karma

In today’s modern world, people may have a hard time believing in what they cannot see or accepting what they cannot fully understand. Therefore, people may think that what they do in this lifetime has no bearing on their future. But the ancients knew that, while we may not fully understand our karmic ties, good ...

Tatiana Denning

An Indian palace.

Reincarnation Story: Why the Donkey Started Talking

The following story about a donkey illustrates the cycle of reincarnation and the building up and repaying of debts. A famous saying goes: “It is only right to pay your debts.” However, it’s unavoidable to owe others emotional debts, financial debts, and even life debts. If you don’t repay these debts in your lifetime, you ...

Helen London

A donkey with its head sticking out of its stall.

A Creditor Reincarnates to Collect a Debt

Stories of reincarnation have always been an intriguing topic. I’d like to share one about how a creditor reincarnates to collect a debt. Some years ago, when I was working in a county hospital, a young pregnant woman was admitted to the obstetrics ward. She was past her due date to deliver, but all her ...

Tatiana Denning

Pregnant woman having a blood pressure test.

Folktale: The Idiot and the Rich Man

There is a folktale about how in ancient times there was a rich man who was cunning and stingy. One day, he hired a long-term laborer named Idiot Zhang. Though Zhang had such a name, he was really very smart. He calmly accepted being bullied or swindled, and would never do things to harm others. ...

Emma Lu

A Friesian calf in front of a hay bale.

How Good People Are Rewarded for Their Good Karma

What is karma? And how does life compensate us for either good or bad karma? As long as there has been a debate about whether it is worthwhile to follow ethical principles, there has also been a debate about whether good people are rewarded for their good karma. We may ask ourselves why it seems ...

Hermann Rohr

A stone bridge.