I was just thinking that meme perfectly illustrates the idea of reincarnation, though. Probably better than the [laughing and crying goat] (https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/teachingbuddhism/2020/06/03/the-goat-who-laughs-and-weeps/) parable.

[–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 8 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (2 children)

I think it also depends on the reincarnation you're looking at. I only really know the eastern version from Hindu. Isn't there some Native American one where you are reborn as animals? I'm pretty sure Hindu has non-human life as a punishment for being bad. Could be wrong though I'm not an expert.

[–] Lemongrab@lemmy.one 5 points 8 months ago

Bad Karma leads to reincarnation as an animal befitting the specific sin as well. Like pigs for gluttony. The idea of karma is neat.

[–] Maeve@kbin.social 4 points 8 months ago

Interesting. More information needed, before commenting. It may take some while of learning