At the root of the concept of reincarnation is the idea of an eternal energy or force that pervades all things and binds them together. This energy is known as God, the Tao, or All-That-Is. It is sometimes referred to as “The Oneness,” "God," or “The Divine” and is thought to be responsible for the cycles of birth and death that exist within the universe.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ubuntuvillageusa.org/2022/12/26/the-truth-behind-reincarnation-its-history-and-origins/