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Karma in Different Eastern Traditions
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An Ethical Path to Enlightenment
In Theravada Buddhism, karma guides ethical living and the pursuit of enlightenment, with the ultimate goal being Nibbana, where the cycle of karma ceases.
Intention and Action
Karma in Jainism is a material process where every action and thought attracts karmic particles to the soul, influencing its rebirth.
Merit Transfer
In Mahayana Buddhism, individuals can transfer the merit gained from good deeds to benefit others.
The Cycle of Birth and Rebirth
Hinduism sees karma as a fundamental aspect of samsara, the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, influencing one's future circumstances.
The Law of Moral Causation
In Buddhism, karma is understood as the law that states actions have morally equivalent reactions.
Collective Karma
The idea that a group of people, such as a nation or community, can collectively generate karma that affects their common fate.
The Threefold Nature of Karma
Jainism describes karma in terms of its nature to produce good or bad results, whether it is obstructive or non-obstructive, and its potential for causing bondage.
Immediate Retribution
Some schools of thought within Hinduism propose that each action has an immediate repercussion in one's life.
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