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For example, good kamma has done & the mind celebrates: "I have done good". Bad kamma is done & the mind regrets: "I have done bad".

For example, good kamma is done & the mind celebrates: "I have done good". Bad kamma is done & the mind regrets: "I have done bad".

What is "core" to Buddhism is what the Pali suttas state are "core", namely:

Ultimately, "birth" ("jati") refers to the generation of the view or idea of "beings ("satta") and "self" (refer to SN 12.2; SN 23.2; SN 5.10 & SN 22.81). What is loosely translated as "rebirth" refers to the continuation or re-arising of "self" view.

For example, good kamma has done & the mind celebrates: "I have done good". Bad kamma is done & the mind regrets: "I have done bad".

Both good & bad kamma keep the mind trapped in suffering due to egoism.

What is "core" to Buddhism is what the Pali suttas state are "core", namely:

MN 117 explains ideas about 'rebirth' are polluted teachings that side with morality only.

AN 3.61 states believing 'rebirth' causes suffering is easily refuted.

MN 38 states the dependent origination taught by the Buddha is visible in the here-&-now.

MN 38 states the dependent origination taught by the Buddha is visible in the here-&-now.

The Pali scriptures state what the Buddha taught: "leads to disenchantment, to dispassion, to cessation, to calm, to direct knowledge, to self-awakening, to Nibbana".

Where as believing in "rebirth/reincarnation" does not lead to Nibbana & especially leads to passion, which is why MN 117 explains ideas about 'rebirth' are polluted teachings that side with morality only; which is confirmed by MN 60, which states believing in rebirth only leads to morality (the three skilful actions).

AN 3.61 states believing 'past lives cause suffering' is easily refuted & is not the Buddha's teaching.