Title: Kamma
1Kamma
- What determines a successful business?
- Random events?
- Luck?
- Fate?
- Will of a god?
- Hard work, market research, innovation,
flexibility, precision, contacts, team spirit,
customer care?
2Kamma
- What determines a successful business?
- Random events?
- Luck?
- Fate?
- Will of a god?
- Hard work, market research, innovation,
flexibility, precision, contacts, team spirit,
customer care?
3Kamma
- What determines a successful business?
- Random events?
- Luck?
- Fate?
- Will of a god?
- Hard work, market research, innovation,
flexibility, perseverance, contacts, team spirit,
customer care?
4Kamma
- What determines a successful business?
- Random events?
- Luck?
- Fate?
- Will of a god?
- Hard work, market research, innovation,
flexibility, perseverance, contacts, team spirit,
customer care?
5Kamma
- What determines a successful business?
- Random events?
- Luck?
- Fate?
- Will of a god?
- Hard work, market research, innovation,
flexibility, perseverance, contacts, team spirit,
customer care?
6Kamma
- What determines a successful business?
- Random events?
- Luck?
- Fate?
- Will of a god?
- Hard work, market research, innovation,
flexibility, perseverance, contacts, team spirit,
customer care?
7Kamma
- What determines a successful business?
- Random events?
- Luck?
- Fate?
- Will of a god?
- Hard work, market research, innovation,
flexibility, perseverance, contacts, team spirit,
customer care?
8Kamma
- So what is kamma?
- Kamma literally means 'intentional action', and
this refers to the Buddhist belief in the
Principle of Cause and Effect. That is, every
intentional act will give rise to a corresponding
result, in either the present life or in a future
one, when conditions are right. - The results of kamma are not rewards or
punishments, but simply the results or outcome of
intentional acts. Positive actions will
eventually result in positive consequences, and
negative actions will eventually result in
negative consequences.
9Kamma
- So what is kamma?
- Kamma literally means 'intentional action', and
this refers to the Buddhist belief in the
Principle of Cause and Effect. That is, every
intentional act will give rise to a corresponding
result, in either the present life or in a future
one, when conditions are right. - The results of kamma are not rewards or
punishments, but simply the results or outcome of
intentional acts. Positive actions will
eventually result in positive consequences, and
negative actions will eventually result in
negative consequences.
10Kamma
- A successful business
- Therefore a successful business is simply the
result (or effect) of several positive
intentional actions (or causes). - These intentional positive actions increase the
probability of a business being successful by
creating the conditions for its own success.
11Kamma
- A successful business
- Therefore a successful business is simply the
result (or effect) of several positive
intentional actions (or causes). - These intentional positive actions increase the
probability of a business being successful by
creating the conditions for its own success.
12Kamma
- A successful business
- In this example, Kamma Success.
- Therefore there is no need to rely on random
events, luck, fate or the will of a god. - Once we know what we want to achieve, simply
create the conditions. - It is up to us to determine our own kamma.
13Kamma
- A successful business
- In this example, Kamma Success.
- Therefore there is no need to rely on random
events, luck, fate or the will of a god. - Once we know what we want to achieve, simply
create the conditions. - It is up to us to determine our own kamma.
14Kamma
- A successful business
- In this example, Kamma Success.
- Therefore there is no need to rely on random
events, luck, fate or the will of a god. - Once we know what we want to achieve, simply
create the conditions. - It is up to us to determine our own kamma.
15Kamma
- A successful business
- In this example, Kamma Success.
- Therefore there is no need to rely on random
events, luck, fate or the will of a god. - Once we know what we want to achieve, simply
create the conditions. - It is up to us to determine our own kamma.
16Kamma
- So where is kamma stored?
- It is not stored anywhere.
- It is the potential results that arise when the
conditions are right. - For example, a tree growing from a tiny seed.
- In our example, the success of the business is
not stored anywhere, but the success arises
because of the right conditions in place.
17Kamma
- So where is kamma stored?
- It is not stored anywhere.
- It is the potential results that arise when the
conditions are right. - For example, a tree growing from a tiny seed.
- In our example, the success of the business is
not stored anywhere, but the success arises
because of the right conditions in place.
18Kamma
- So where is kamma stored?
- It is not stored anywhere.
- It is the potential results that arise when the
conditions are right. - For example, a tree growing from a tiny seed.
- In our example, the success of the business is
not stored anywhere, but the success arises
because of the right conditions in place.
19Kamma
- So where is kamma stored?
- It is not stored anywhere.
- It is the potential results that arise when the
conditions are right. - For example, a tree growing from a tiny seed.
- In our example, the success of the business is
not stored anywhere, but the success arises
because of the right conditions in place.
20Kamma
- So where is kamma stored?
- It is not stored anywhere.
- It is the potential results that arise when the
conditions are right. - For example, a tree growing from a tiny seed.
- In our example, the success of the business is
not stored anywhere, but the success arises
because of the right conditions in place.
21Kamma
- So who or what determines or administers kamma?
- Nothing and no one.
- Kamma is simply the natural effect of intentional
actions. - Nothing determines a tree growing from a seed
when there is soil, moisture and sunlight. - Same for the successful business as we have seen.
22Kamma
- So who or what determines or administers kamma?
- Nothing and no one.
- Kamma is simply the natural effect of intentional
actions. - Nothing determines a tree growing from a seed
when there is soil, moisture and sunlight. - Same for the successful business as we have seen.
23Kamma
- So who or what determines or administers kamma?
- Nothing and no one.
- Kamma is simply the natural effect of intentional
actions. - Nothing determines a tree growing from a seed
when there is soil, moisture and sunlight. - Same for the successful business as we have seen.
24Kamma
- So who or what determines or administers kamma?
- Nothing and no one.
- Kamma is simply the natural effect of intentional
actions. - Nothing determines a tree growing from a seed
when there is soil, moisture and sunlight. - Same for the successful business as we have seen.
25Kamma
- So who or what determines or administers kamma?
- Nothing and no one.
- Kamma is simply the natural effect of intentional
actions. - Nothing determines a tree growing from a seed
when there is soil, moisture and sunlight. - Same for the successful business as we have seen.
26Five Causal Laws of Nature
- Kamma does not determine everything.
- There are Five Laws of Nature which
- govern existence
- Physical inorganic laws
- Physical organic laws
- Law of kamma
- Law of the norm
- Law of the mind or psychic law
27Five Causal Laws of Nature
- Kamma does not determine everything.
- There are Five Laws of Nature which
- govern existence
- Physical inorganic laws
- Physical organic laws
- Law of kamma
- Law of the norm
- Law of the mind or psychic law
28Five Causal Laws of Nature
- Kamma does not determine everything.
- There are Five Laws of Nature which
- govern existence
- Physical inorganic laws
- Physical organic laws
- Law of kamma
- Law of the norm
- Law of the mind or psychic law
29Five Causal Laws of Nature
- Kamma does not determine everything.
- There are Five Laws of Nature which
- govern existence
- Physical inorganic laws
- Physical organic laws
- Law of kamma
- Law of the norm
- Law of the mind or psychic law
30Five Causal Laws of Nature
- Kamma does not determine everything.
- There are Five Laws of Nature which
- govern existence
- Physical inorganic laws
- Physical organic laws
- Law of kamma
- Law of the norm
- Law of the mind or psychic law
31Five Causal Laws of Nature
- Kamma does not determine everything.
- There are Five Laws of Nature which
- govern existence
- Physical inorganic laws
- Physical organic laws
- Law of kamma
- Law of the norm
- Law of the mind or psychic law
32Five Causal Laws of Nature
- Kamma does not determine everything.
- There are Five Laws of Nature which
- govern existence
- Physical inorganic laws
- Physical organic laws
- Law of kamma
- Law of the norm
- Law of the mind or psychic law
33Five Causal Laws of Nature
- Kamma does not determine everything.
- There are Five Laws of Nature which
- govern existence
- Physical inorganic laws
- Physical organic laws
- Law of kamma
- Law of the norm
- Law of the mind or psychic law
34Kamma
- Kamma from life to life
- Kamma is carried over from life to life and the
effects will arise when conditions are right. - Therefore the way we lead our lives now
determines the type of kamma that will arise, not
only in the present life but in our future lives
too. - Create more positive kamma and less negative
kamma.
35Kamma
- Kamma from life to life
- Kamma is carried over from life to life and the
effects will arise when conditions are right. - Therefore the way we lead our lives now
determines the type of kamma that will arise, not
only in the present life but in our future lives
too. - Create more positive kamma and less negative
kamma.
36Kamma
- Kamma from life to life
- Kamma is carried over from life to life and the
effects will arise when conditions are right. - Therefore the way we lead our lives now
determines the type of kamma that will arise, not
only in the present life but in our future lives
too. - Create more positive kamma and less negative
kamma.
37Kamma
- Creating positive kamma
- Do good, avoid evil, cultivate our minds.
- The practice of generosity (dana), morality
(sila) and meditation (bhavana). - The 10 Meritorious Actions, the 38 Blessings,
etc.
38Kamma
- Creating positive kamma
- Do good, avoid evil, cultivate our minds.
- The practice of generosity (dana), morality
(sila) and meditation (bhavana). - The 10 Meritorious Actions, the 38 Blessings,
etc.
39Kamma
- Creating positive kamma
- Do good, avoid evil, cultivate our minds.
- The practice of generosity (dana), morality
(sila) and meditation (bhavana). - The 10 Meritorious Actions, the 38 Blessings,
etc.
40Kamma
- Creating positive kamma
- Do good, avoid evil, cultivate our minds.
- The practice of generosity (dana), morality
(sila) and meditation (bhavana). - The 10 Meritorious Actions, the 38 Blessings,
etc.
41Kamma
- Aspects of kamma
- Morally good or positive kamma.
- Morally evil or negative kamma.
- Morally neutral or neutral kamma.
- Arises from intentional actions of body, speech
and mind.
42Kamma
- Aspects of kamma
- Morally good or positive kamma.
- Morally evil or negative kamma.
- Morally neutral or neutral kamma.
- Arises from intentional actions of body, speech
and mind.
43Kamma
- Aspects of kamma
- Morally good or positive kamma.
- Morally evil or negative kamma.
- Morally neutral or neutral kamma.
- Arises from intentional actions of body, speech
and mind.
44Kamma
- Aspects of kamma
- Morally good or positive kamma.
- Morally evil or negative kamma.
- Morally neutral or neutral kamma.
- Arises from intentional actions of body, speech
and mind.
45Kamma
- Aspects of kamma
- Morally good or positive kamma.
- Morally evil or negative kamma.
- Morally neutral or neutral kamma.
- Arises from intentional actions of body, speech
and mind.
46Classifications of Kamma
- According to function
- According to priority of effect
- According to the time of taking effect
- According to the place of taking effect
47Classifications of Kamma
- According to function
- According to priority of effect
- According to the time of taking effect
- According to the place of taking effect
48Classifications of Kamma
- According to function
- According to priority of effect
- According to the time of taking effect
- According to the place of taking effect
49Classifications of Kamma
- According to function
- According to priority of effect
- According to the time of taking effect
- According to the place of taking effect
50Classifications of Kamma
- According to function
- Reproductive Kamma
- Supportive Kamma
- Obstructive Kamma
- Destructive Kamma
51Classifications of Kamma
- According to function
- Reproductive Kamma
- Supportive Kamma
- Obstructive Kamma
- Destructive Kamma
52Classifications of Kamma
- According to function
- Reproductive Kamma
- Supportive Kamma
- Obstructive Kamma
- Destructive Kamma
53Classifications of Kamma
- According to function
- Reproductive Kamma
- Supportive Kamma
- Obstructive Kamma
- Destructive Kamma
54Classifications of Kamma
- According to priority of effect
- Weighty Kamma
- Proximate Kamma
- Habitual Kamma
- Reserve Kamma
55Classifications of Kamma
- According to priority of effect
- Weighty Kamma
- Proximate Kamma
- Habitual Kamma
- Reserve Kamma
56Classifications of Kamma
- According to priority of effect
- Weighty Kamma
- Proximate Kamma
- Habitual Kamma
- Reserve Kamma
57Classifications of Kamma
- According to priority of effect
- Weighty Kamma
- Proximate Kamma
- Habitual Kamma
- Reserve Kamma
58Classifications of Kamma
- According to the time of taking effect
- Immediately Effective Kamma
- Subsequently Effective Kamma
- Indefinitely Effective Kamma
- Defunct Kamma
59Classifications of Kamma
- According to the time of taking effect
- Immediately Effective Kamma
- Subsequently Effective Kamma
- Indefinitely Effective Kamma
- Defunct Kamma
60Classifications of Kamma
- According to the time of taking effect
- Immediately Effective Kamma
- Subsequently Effective Kamma
- Indefinitely Effective Kamma
- Defunct Kamma
61Classifications of Kamma
- According to the time of taking effect
- Immediately Effective Kamma
- Subsequently Effective Kamma
- Indefinitely Effective Kamma
- Defunct Kamma
62Classifications of Kamma
- According to the place of taking effect
- Immoral Kamma pertaining to the Sense-Sphere
- Moral Kamma pertaining to the Sense-Sphere
- Moral Kamma pertaining to the Form-Sphere
- Moral Kamma pertaining to the Formless-Sphere
63Classifications of Kamma
- According to the place of taking effect
- Immoral Kamma pertaining to the Sense-Sphere
- Moral Kamma pertaining to the Sense-Sphere
- Moral Kamma pertaining to the Form-Sphere
- Moral Kamma pertaining to the Formless-Sphere
64Classifications of Kamma
- According to the place of taking effect
- Immoral Kamma pertaining to the Sense-Sphere
- Moral Kamma pertaining to the Sense-Sphere
- Moral Kamma pertaining to the Form-Sphere
- Moral Kamma pertaining to the Formless-Sphere
65Classifications of Kamma
- According to the place of taking effect
- Immoral Kamma pertaining to the Sense-Sphere
- Moral Kamma pertaining to the Sense-Sphere
- Moral Kamma pertaining to the Form-Sphere
- Moral Kamma pertaining to the Formless-Sphere
66What does rebirth and kamma explain?
- People have always wondered about the fairness of
life, and why everyone is not born equal. - Questions are always asked about why is one
person so healthy, and another born with many
physical afflictions. Why is one person born
into a very wealthy family, and another born into
abject poverty. Why is one person able to enjoy
a long and happy life, and another having their
life cut short by violence or accident. - Buddhists do not believe that all these
inequalities are because of random events, luck,
fate or the will of a god. Kamma and rebirth are
able to explain these differences in people's
lives.
67What does rebirth and kamma explain?
- People have always wondered about the fairness of
life, and why everyone is not born equal. - Questions are always asked about why is one
person so healthy, and another born with many
physical afflictions. Why is one person born
into a very wealthy family, and another born into
abject poverty. Why is one person able to enjoy
a long and happy life, and another having their
life cut short by violence or accident. - Buddhists do not believe that all these
inequalities are because of random events, luck,
fate or the will of a god. Kamma and rebirth are
able to explain these differences in people's
lives.
68What does rebirth and kamma explain?
- People have always wondered about the fairness of
life, and why everyone is not born equal. - Questions are always asked about why is one
person so healthy, and another born with many
physical afflictions. Why is one person born
into a very wealthy family, and another born into
abject poverty. Why is one person able to enjoy
a long and happy life, and another having their
life cut short by violence or accident. - Buddhists do not believe that all these
inequalities are because of random events, luck,
fate or the will of a god. Kamma and rebirth are
able to explain these differences in people's
lives.
69What does rebirth and kamma explain?
- People have always wondered about the fairness of
life, and why everyone is not born equal. - Questions are always asked about why is one
person so healthy, and another born with many
physical afflictions. Why is one person born
into a very wealthy family, and another born into
abject poverty. Why is one person able to enjoy
a long and happy life, and another having their
life cut short by violence or accident. - Buddhists do not believe that all these
inequalities are because of random events, luck,
fate or the will of a god. Kamma and rebirth are
able to explain these differences in people's
lives.
70The Buddhas Enlightenment
- The Buddha saw three things on the night of His
Enlightenment - He saw all his countless past lives.
- He saw how beings arise and pass away, and arise
again according to their own kamma. - He realized the Four Noble Truths and the Noble
Eightfold Path, which is the way to enduring
peace and happiness.
71The Buddhas Enlightenment
- The Buddha saw three things on the night of His
Enlightenment - He saw all his countless past lives.
- He saw how beings arise and pass away, and arise
again according to their own kamma. - He realized the Four Noble Truths and the Noble
Eightfold Path, which is the way to enduring
peace and happiness.
72The Buddhas Enlightenment
- The Buddha saw three things on the night of His
Enlightenment - He saw all his countless past lives.
- He saw how beings arise and pass away, and arise
again according to their own kamma. - He realized the Four Noble Truths and the Noble
Eightfold Path, which is the way to enduring
peace and happiness.
73The Buddhas Enlightenment
- The Buddha saw three things on the night of His
Enlightenment - He saw all his countless past lives.
- He saw how beings arise and pass away, and arise
again according to their own kamma. - He realized the Four Noble Truths and the Noble
Eightfold Path, which is the way to enduring
peace and happiness.
74Our kamma is our own
- I am the owner of my kamma.
- I inherit my karma.
- I am born of my karma.
- I am related to my karma.
- I live supported by my karma.
- Whatever karma I create,
- whether good or evil,
- that I shall inherit.
- The Buddha Upajjhatthana Sutta
-
75Our kamma is our own
- I am the owner of my kamma.
- I inherit my karma.
- I am born of my karma.
- I am related to my karma.
- I live supported by my karma.
- Whatever karma I create,
- whether good or evil,
- that I shall inherit.
- The Buddha Upajjhatthana Sutta
-
76Our kamma is our own
- I am the owner of my kamma.
- I inherit my kamma.
- I am born of my karma.
- I am related to my karma.
- I live supported by my karma.
- Whatever karma I create,
- whether good or evil,
- that I shall inherit.
- The Buddha Upajjhatthana Sutta
-
77Our kamma is our own
- I am the owner of my kamma.
- I inherit my kamma.
- I am born of my kamma.
- I am related to my karma.
- I live supported by my karma.
- Whatever karma I create,
- whether good or evil,
- that I shall inherit.
- The Buddha Upajjhatthana Sutta
-
78Our kamma is our own
- I am the owner of my kamma.
- I inherit my kamma.
- I am born of my kamma.
- I am related to my kamma.
- I live supported by my karma.
- Whatever karma I create,
- whether good or evil,
- that I shall inherit.
- The Buddha Upajjhatthana Sutta
-
79Our kamma is our own
- I am the owner of my kamma.
- I inherit my kamma.
- I am born of my kamma.
- I am related to my kamma.
- I live supported by my kamma.
- Whatever karma I create,
- whether good or evil,
- that I shall inherit.
- The Buddha Upajjhatthana Sutta
-
80Our kamma is our own
- I am the owner of my kamma.
- I inherit my kamma.
- I am born of my kamma.
- I am related to my kamma.
- I live supported by my kamma.
- Whatever kamma I create,
- whether good or evil,
- that I shall inherit.
- The Buddha Upajjhatthana Sutta
-
81Our kamma is our own
- I am the owner of my kamma.
- I inherit my kamma.
- I am born of my kamma.
- I am related to my kamma.
- I live supported by my kamma.
- Whatever kamma I create,
- whether good or evil,
- that I shall inherit.
- The Buddha Upajjhatthana Sutta
-
82Our kamma is our own
- I am the owner of my kamma.
- I inherit my kamma.
- I am born of my kamma.
- I am related to my kamma.
- I live supported by my kamma.
- Whatever kamma I create,
- whether good or evil,
- that I shall inherit.
- The Buddha Upajjhatthana Sutta
-
83Our kamma is our own
- I am the owner of my kamma.
- I inherit my kamma.
- I am born of my kamma.
- I am related to my kamma.
- I live supported by my kamma.
- Whatever kamma I create,
- whether good or evil,
- that I shall inherit.
- The Buddha Upajjhatthana Sutta
-
84A Buddhist saying to think about
- If you want to know what kind of life you led in
your past life,look at your present life. - If you want to know what kind of life you will
have in your next life, look at your present
life.
85A Buddhist saying to think about
- If you want to know what kind of life you led in
your past life,look at your present life. - If you want to know what kind of life you will
have in your next life, look at your present
life.
86A Buddhist saying to think about
- If you want to know what kind of life you led in
your past life,look at your present life. - If you want to know what kind of life you will
have in your next life, look at your present
life.
87- Prepared by T Y Lee
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