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Jung and Reincarnation

Did C. G. Jung believe in the metaphysical theory of general reincarnation and karma? I think I'm about to shock (and disappoint) more than a few folks in answering this question, but the fact is that we’ll probably never really know.

Yes... many have doubtless read books on the subject of reincarnation containing quotations from Jung. However, Jung was intentionally silent as to where he stood on the subject of reincarnation. Any quotes by Jung that you’ve read to the contrary - they were either taken out of context or Jung was simply misquoted.

In fact… Jung went as far as claiming that the Buddha, himself, had been silent when it came to the yeah or nay of reincarnation. (I’m not sure, even, I can “buy that.”)

Throughout his life, Jung attempted to steer clear of making metaphysical pronouncements and/or speculations on any such religious doctrinal issues. Jung's steering clear of metaphysical statements regarding his personal beliefs is precisely why his "map of the soul" has been so well received by (and so helpful within) the many different religious systems throughout the world.

Yes. In Jung's "map of the soul," he left room for "God in the Psyche." However, in constructing his psychological map, Jung seems to have consciously, intentionally left room for each person to come to their own conclusions and perceptions as to who that God might be.

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