New Thinking Allowed Audio Podcast

Spontaneous Memories of Past Lives with Kelvin Chin

Dec 12, 2025
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Kelvin H. Chin
Kelvin H. Chin, a meditation teacher and author, shares his extraordinary experiences with spontaneous memories of past lives. He describes vivid recollections spanning various cultures, including his life as a Carthaginian slave and even non-human forms, like an eagle. Kelvin discusses how these memories surfaced through meditation, helping to reduce fear and clarify life’s challenges. He explores the continuity of consciousness and emphasizes the practical lessons learned from these past lives, making them relevant to navigating modern existence.
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ADVICE

Don't Chase Absolute Proof

  • Kelvin advises not to waste time trying to prove past-life memories absolutely and instead evaluate reliability using degrees of evidence.
  • He encourages openness to alternative interpretations while using practical tests to judge memory credibility.
ANECDOTE

First Memory Emerged During Meditation

  • Kelvin Chin first experienced a vivid nightmare that later surfaced during a meditation retreat as being crucified and relived repeatedly in group meditations.
  • A friend, George Hammond, recognized the scene and told Kelvin he had been present 2,000 years ago, which unlocked further past-life memories.
ANECDOTE

Carthaginian Slave Memory Pieced Together

  • Kelvin reconstructed a Carthaginian slave life over 10–15 years by combining visceral sensory memories with historical research like the Roman corvus.
  • The memory included sensory details below deck, scars from chains, and being rescued after clinging to wreckage.
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