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The Karma of Not-Self
An American Theravada monk on how to respond to the question, “If there’s no self, who does the karma, and who receives the results of the karma?”
Karma
Karma predates Buddhism, but this principle of cause and effect is an essential insight in understanding the Buddhist worldview. Karma (Pali kamma, Sanskrit karman) literally means “action," and refers to the engine that keeps the wheel of samsara (the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth) moving. Every intention or action results in a consequence, and every moment is an opportunity to act skillfully to prevent future suffering.
Have You Eaten Yet?
What a late-night meal distribution in Ho Chi Minh City reveals about Buddhist charity, karma, and the ethics of giving
No Time to Lose
How reflecting on our own mortality can help us become better moral agents
Gleaning Insight from Inconceivable Matters
A psychologist explains the scope of the law of karma.
Karma as Active Resistance
A philosopher argues that karma is an exercise of agency that fuels Buddhist social engagement.
The Economy of Grace
Through Amitabha's merit, we can break free from karma.
The Dilemmas of Digital Samsara
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Karma and Continuation
According to the late Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, every moment is a moment of rebirth.
Chinese Rituals of Death and the Afterlife
How the concept of karma made its way into Chinese culture
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