Original German term: Karma und Reinkarnation
Plain English
Karma and reincarnation refer to the idea that the human individuality passes through repeated lives and carries meaningful consequences from one life into another.
Modern Translation
Karma can be understood as the long memory of human action, relationship, character, and unfinished development.
Why It Matters
These ideas shape anthroposophical views of biography, destiny, education, death, illness, and human relationships.
For Beginners
The best public framing is responsibility and development across time. Karma should never be used to blame people for suffering.
Important Context
Anthroposophical discussions of karma are intended to encourage responsibility and reflection, not blame, superiority, or fatalism.