When one’s life is extinguished, that human’s spirit goes to the “Bardo”, the midway point between life and death, for 49 days. In this state, the soul is cleansed of its karma and prepared for its final rest. However, there are cases where the previous life’s karma does not disappear. In these cases, the karma accumulated throughout one’s life is too great, and cannot be cleansed away. Then, that person must repeat that life over and over until the karma can be cleansed and the anger from the previous life is resolved. You who have entered the Palace of Bardo, leave behind what is unforgettable. Leave behind what is etched deep. Forget about what holds you. Also, forget about forgetting, let go. It can not be undone. ~Lines of Samatha