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Hi Bundokji,

Some people get confused and think that karma/kamma is some sort of punishment system, which of course it isn't. The Buddha said that kamma is intention. So first we have an intention- and then we act on it - and if the act was a negative one then we may suffer mentally afterwards through guilt and also possibly through the negative reactions of others, and so on.

The Buddha also said that we shouldn't speculate about the results of kamma.

Buddhism certainly isn't about being depressed and negative ! In fact when one gradually has more understanding through study and practice, it can bring a sense of greater well - being and happiness, which includes feelings of loving-kindness and compassion towards other beings.

As far as the Four Noble Truths are concerned, you might like to look at the brief summary of them "On the Four Noble Truths" which is pinned at the beginning of the topics in this Buddhism for Beginners forum. I also recommend that before you do that, you read the short explanation "What is Buddhism"( and listen along to the MP3 which accompanies it) which is also pinned in the same place.

http://www.buddhismwithoutboundaries...at-is-Buddhism

I think also, that if you ask us questions, one, or maybe two at a time is probably best.

with lots of good wishes,

A-D