Let’s set one thing straight. When we talk about reincarnation in Buddhism, we’re not talking about an eternal soul hopping from one body to another like a spirit tourist. That’s not quite how it works. In Buddhist teachings, rebirth is more like the flicker of a candle lighting the next wick—continuity without sameness. Consciousness continues, conditioned by karma, but there’s no fixed ""self"" that carries over. This matters, because it strips away the ego's desire for permanence while honoring the impact of every choice we make.