SydneyJim
From a conversation I was having with @DavidM581 & his lovely wife at his house the other day, I have been thinking about how to better explain the #Buddhist concept of karma. (1/4)
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Show threadSydneyJim6h ago
Karma is one of the most misunderstood ideas in #Buddhism, with even many #Buddhists getting it completely wrong. Many people think it means fate, cosmic reward, or punishment carried over from past lives. All of this is influenced by Hindu interpretations. In #Buddhism, karma is much simpler & more immediate. It means “intentional action.” What you choose to do, say, & think shapes your experience. (2/4)
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Show threadSydneyJim6h ago
It is not about destiny or external judgement, but about cause & effect unfolding #naturally in your life. (3/4)
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Show threadSydneyJim6h ago
Basically, karma is not a system of moral bookkeeping. There is no magical force keeping score or deciding outcomes. Instead, actions rooted in greed, anger, or confusion tend to lead to stress & dissatisfaction, while actions grounded in clarity & care lead to ease & balance. Karma is happening now, in each moment. It is not something mystical or distant, but something practical you can observe directly through your own actions & their results. (4/4)
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