Reincarnation

The adept ventured a question asking, “Master, what can you tell me about reincarnation?” In response the preceptor pointed to a tree, saying, “See that old banyan? Are this season’s leaves the same as those that perished last autumn or in years gone by?” The disciple pondered this for a moment then asserted, “No, master, these leaves are different yet they arise from the same source.” To which the master nodded approvingly, stating, “There is no need to speculate about rebirth when you know your Source.”