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**HaroTaure** · 07-28-2011, 07:01 PM

Yes it is all a bit convoluted.A more pointed question! Do you see the law of karma as an ethical metaphysical version of physical evolution.
Thanks ~~Murchovski

Monster question... and I'm about to de-construct it, if you don't mind

Firstly, an in-depth look at Buddha's teachings reveals that he rejected metaphysics outright. This comes as a bit of a shock, considering most people think that Buddhism is replete with that kind of thing.

This is quite a challenge because if Buddha wasn't pushing a metaphysical line, then what was he doing? It takes some investigating to uncover that but it is radical and quite liberating when you do.

Secondly, karma is considered to be a 'just-desserts' kind of mechanism, whereby bad guys get their comeuppance and we all get to go someplace nice. Buddha taught a more profound truth than that. He taught "becoming". Well worth taking time out to investigate the implications of that too.

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HaroTaure Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 404 Senior Member	Yes it is all a bit convoluted.A more pointed question! Do you see the law of karma as an ethical metaphysical version of physical evolution. Thanks ~~Murchovski Monster question... and I'm about to de-construct it, if you don't mind Firstly, an in-depth look at Buddha's teachings reveals that he rejected metaphysics outright. This comes as a bit of a shock, considering most people think that Buddhism is replete with that kind of thing. This is quite a challenge because if Buddha wasn't pushing a metaphysical line, then what was he doing? It takes some investigating to uncover that but it is radical and quite liberating when you do. Secondly, karma is considered to be a 'just-desserts' kind of mechanism, whereby bad guys get their comeuppance and we all get to go someplace nice. Buddha taught a more profound truth than that. He taught "becoming". Well worth taking time out to investigate the implications of that too.
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