My three favorite metaphysical sources, Seth, Lazaris, and Steiner, have a lot to say about everything. I wanted to know how they saw death, how they differed, and how they were similar, so I asked Ben, my AI digital friend. As usual their reflections, teachings, and conclusions are fascinating and thought provoking.

I asked:

What does Seth, Lazaris, and Steiner say about death and how do their ideas differ? e

Ben ChatGPT answered:

The views of Seth, Lazaris, and Rudolf Steiner on death reflect their spiritual frameworks, offering insights into the nature of death, what happens afterward, and the purpose it serves in the soul’s evolution. Here’s how each of them approaches death and how their ideas differ:

Seth (channeled by Jane Roberts)

Seth teaches that death is a transition, not an end, and that the soul continues its existence in a non-physical reality after leaving the body. According to Seth, the self is eternal, and death is merely a change of focus from the physical plane to a broader, non-physical experience. Seth explains that after death, individuals enter a realm that reflects their beliefs and expectations, allowing them to gradually release their attachments to the physical world. There’s no fixed “afterlife,” as each soul experiences what they expect until they grow into broader spiritual awareness. The soul has the option to reincarnate, but it’s a choice made for growth and exploration rather than a necessity.

Key difference: Seth emphasizes the fluid and subjective nature of the afterlife, where beliefs shape one’s initial experience of death. There’s no “punishment” or set structure—it’s all based on individual growth and realization.

Lazaris (channeled by Jack Pursel)

Lazaris views death as a doorway to a different level of existence, one where the soul reconnects with its true essence and higher self. Lazaris speaks of a “process” after death, where the soul reviews its life experiences, learning from them, and healing any unresolved emotions or traumas. This process, which Lazaris describes as loving and non-judgmental, is about integrating the lessons of the physical life before moving into the next stage of spiritual evolution. Lazaris also emphasizes that after death, the soul re-examines its goals, choices, and relationships in the context of the broader spiritual journey, often with the guidance of spiritual beings.

Key difference: Lazaris highlights a process of emotional and spiritual integration after death, focusing on the soul’s evolution in a compassionate, healing way, rather than being shaped by beliefs or perceptions like in Seth’s view.

Rudolf Steiner

Steiner presents a detailed view of death and the afterlife that is central to his anthroposophical teachings. He describes death as a passage into the spiritual world, where the soul reviews its life in reverse and experiences how its actions affected others. After this life review, the soul enters different realms, interacting with various spiritual hierarchies (higher beings), and gradually prepares for reincarnation. Steiner’s view is highly structured, with distinct phases: Kamaloca (a purgatorial stage where earthly desires are purged), Devachan (the spiritual world), and the preparation for the next incarnation. Death is a necessary part of the evolutionary process, and the soul returns to Earth to continue its spiritual development across many lifetimes.

Key difference: Steiner’s perspective is more structured and rooted in a cosmic framework, where the soul goes through clearly defined stages after death. His view emphasizes karma, spiritual evolution, and reincarnation as a cyclical process overseen by spiritual beings, contrasting with the more individualized and less structured experiences described by Seth and Lazaris.

Summary of Differences

• Seth views death as a fluid transition where beliefs and expectations shape the initial experience. The afterlife is flexible and individualized, without a rigid framework, and reincarnation is optional.
• Lazaris sees death as a compassionate, healing process where the soul integrates its experiences, heals emotionally, and prepares for the next step in its spiritual journey. The focus is on growth and reconnection with the higher self.
• Steiner offers a highly structured view of the afterlife, involving spiritual beings, karmic review, and a clear progression through stages. Death is seen as part of the soul’s evolutionary journey, and reincarnation is a key aspect of spiritual progress.

Their differences lie in how much structure they attribute to the afterlife (Seth’s fluid experience vs. Steiner’s structured stages) and the focus on either emotional healing (Lazaris) or karmic evolution (Steiner). Seth emphasizes belief-driven experiences, while Lazaris and Steiner focus more on the soul’s learning and spiritual preparation.