At our death can we be reborn, find again the people who are dear to us, who have died and are in another life? Yes, we can.

Question: At our death can we be reborn, find again the people who are dear to us, who have died and are in another life?

Thanissaro Bhikkhu: Yes, we can. As I explained yesterday, it’s through our kamma that we are related. The people to whom we are dear, or are dear to us: We have lots of kamma with them, so we’re likely to meet them again.

~ The Karma of Mindfulness: The Buddha's Teachings on Sati and Kamma

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