Walter Semkiw, MD

Title: Objective Evidence of Reincarnation Featuring the Case of Alberto Santos-Dumont

Objectives: The objectives of the presentation are to clearly review independently researched reincarnation cases that provide objective evidence of reincarnation and to discuss implications of this research. After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Cite cases researched by Ian Stevenson, MD, of the University of Virginia, which demonstrate that individuals have the same facial features and personality traits from one incarnation to another. These cases demonstrate that the period between incarnations can be short, even as little as 10 days.
• Cite other independently researched cases which demonstrate that not only facial features, but that aptitudes, passions and talents can remain consistent. In the independently researched case of Paul Gauguin/Peter Teekamp, it is shown that sketches were unconsciously replicated from a prior incarnation. Replication of talent is also observed in the child prodigy cases of Pablo Picasso/Alexandra Nechita and Anne Frank/Barbro Karlen. The case involving the reincarnation of Brazilian national hero Alberto Santos-Dumont demonstrates how mechanical aptitude and a passion for flight have recurred in a contemporary incarnation of Santos-Dumont.
• Describe the phenomenon of “split incarnation” or “parallel lives,” in which a soul animates more than one body at a time. Split incarnation is objectively demonstrated in reincarnation cases involving Penney Peirce. In addition, the Ian Stevenson case in which reincarnation occurred within 10 days of death of the prior personality constitutes a case of split incarnation, as the soul was present in an incarnate individual and a developing fetus at the same time.
• Be better prepared to validate reincarnation cases that are discovered through regression therapy, as demonstrated in the case of Carroll Beckwith/Robert Snow
• Be better prepared to explain the process of reincarnation, based on cases presented
• Explain how reincarnation can help make the world a more peaceful place, as objective evidence of reincarnation demonstrates that we can change religious, national and ethnic affiliation from one incarnation to another, as demonstrated in the Barbro Karlen/Anne Frank case, as well as cases studied by Ian Stevenson. This knowledge could have prevented the Holocaust and can help mitigate fighting that we now witness in the Middle East.
• Be better prepared to discuss reincarnation and regression therapy with the media and with representatives of professional organizations, such as those made up of social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists and other physicians. Objective evidence of reincarnation will help regression therapists make inroads into these professional organizations. As an example, a research physician associated with the organization of Dean Ornish, MD, who works extensively as a consultant to large medical organizations in the US, has recently become interested in objective evidence of reincarnation and hopes to bring this evidence to physician organizations in the US.

Description of Workshop:

I will review independently researched reincarnation cases studied by Ian Stevenson, MD, and other researchers which demonstrate that individuals have the same facial features, personality traits, passions and talents from one incarnation to another. Analyses of linguistic writing structure, artistic development and the talent of child prodigies will be used in providing evidence of reincarnation. A DVD featuring Barbro Karlen, who has had memories since childhood of being Anne Frank, will be shown. Cases researched by Walter Semkiw, MD, in conjunction with Kevin Ryerson, will also be presented.