Importance of Karma in the Teachings of the Buddha

Author – Geethi Karunaratne

Publisher – Buddhist Cultural Center

First Edition 2019

ISBN 978-955-663-588-1

199 Pages

The Doctrine of Karma is a sine qua non of the Buddhist Theory of Existence and, in fact, formed a central theme in all the religions that had their origin in India. Karma is defined basically as action which, in turn, has its basis in volition, either good or bad. Hence, Karma is mostly volition and has implications running into psychological, ethical and social spheres; its manifestations are thus threefold. The author of this treatise explores Karma in all its ramifications according to what is laid bare in the Pali Canon and its allied commentaries. This book undoubtedly forms an important contemporary contribution in assessing the Early Buddhist Theory of Karma in all its implications.

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