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**TEFSADDERFISA** · 07-28-2011, 01:29 AM

at the same time, how does "karma" fit into this?

Hi mystic,

From what I understand - though that isn‘t a great deal!! - I read that Karma means ‘cause and effect’. When we do something (an action) it leads to consequences. If we act skilfully, then that should lead to positive consequences for ourselves and others. It might not be an immediate thing, but the seed of a positive action, whether that is a thought, or a deed, has been sown and is waiting for the right conditions to take effect and produce the result. And vice versa. If someone acts in an unskilful way, maybe wishing someone harm, then that action will have consequences for that person somewhere down the line. It may be a guilty conscience, taking away their peace of mind, or it might be the reaction of others to their behaviour etc. That’s just a simple example.

I don’t have the knowledge or the correct words to describe this more adequately or clearly for you, but the more experienced members here will give you better explanations, and links to articles to read up on it.

I may even be wrong on this myself, and if so, my apologies!!

07-28-2011, 01:29 AM	#9
TEFSADDERFISA Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 659 Senior Member	at the same time, how does "karma" fit into this? Hi mystic, From what I understand - though that isn‘t a great deal!! - I read that Karma means ‘cause and effect’. When we do something (an action) it leads to consequences. If we act skilfully, then that should lead to positive consequences for ourselves and others. It might not be an immediate thing, but the seed of a positive action, whether that is a thought, or a deed, has been sown and is waiting for the right conditions to take effect and produce the result. And vice versa. If someone acts in an unskilful way, maybe wishing someone harm, then that action will have consequences for that person somewhere down the line. It may be a guilty conscience, taking away their peace of mind, or it might be the reaction of others to their behaviour etc. That’s just a simple example. I don’t have the knowledge or the correct words to describe this more adequately or clearly for you, but the more experienced members here will give you better explanations, and links to articles to read up on it. I may even be wrong on this myself, and if so, my apologies!!
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