Nicola Tannenbaum is a Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology at Lehigh University. Her research focus is on Shan in Maehongson, Thailand. Her current research explores Shan Buddhist practices and the ways in which they are similar to or different from other Theravada groups in the region. Address: 681 Taylor Street, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, USA. E-mail:
I begin this essay with a brief introduction to cross-cultural comparisons and their importance for our understanding of lived Buddhism and its localization. Before examining the papers on rebirth, I first present rebirth in non-Buddhist contexts to locate our discussion within broader understandings of rebirth. I then discuss the the rebirth papers highlighting their similarities and differences.
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Considering rebirth 56 Rebirth in non-Buddhist communities 56 Rebirth in Buddhist communities 58 Notes 59 References 59
