Discuss a religious principle (Buddha, atheist, divine, charity)

[Miss Hepburn]

Originally Posted by GldnRule

One of the great principles.
So...yeah...it will get you...one way or another.
It's a very important principle.

Re Karma
Let's not forget the good you send out also comes back...sometimes even greater!!!
As a man thinketh, so he is...be kind, in thought word and deed...and see what happens.
I love that what we sow we reap ...it is so easily 'proven' in our life...not some theory.

If I sow corn - I will not get a tomato and don't expect a tomato...I love how the Universe works...a Brilliant System.

[cb2008]

Originally Posted by phetaroi

Except it doesn't always get one. It is not, in my view, some sort of celestial punishment. It is, instead, cause and effect.

https://www.yogapedia.com/the-law-of...y-work/2/10645

Karma is not an opinion, it is a central principle of Hinduism. We know neither the cause nor the effect. What is the evidence for your statement?

[cb2008]

Originally Posted by Miss Hepburn

Re Karma
Let's not forget the good you send out also comes back...sometimes even greater!!!
As a man thinketh, so he is...be kind, in thought word and deed...and see what happens.
I love that what we sow we reap ...it is so easily 'proven' in our life...not some theory.

If I sow corn - I will not get a tomato and don't expect a tomato...I love how the Universe works...a Brilliant System.

Karma can be mitigated with prayer.

[phetaroi]

Originally Posted by Miss Hepburn

Re Karma
Let's not forget the good you send out also comes back...sometimes even greater!!!
As a man thinketh, so he is...be kind, in thought word and deed...and see what happens.
I love that what we sow we reap ...it is so easily 'proven' in our life...not some theory.

If I sow corn - I will not get a tomato and don't expect a tomato...I love how the Universe works...a Brilliant System.

In Thailand they sometimes speak of karma and bun, bun being positive karma, and karma being perceived as not positive.

[phetaroi]

Originally Posted by cb2008

Karma is not an opinion, it is a central principle of Hinduism. We know neither the cause nor the effect. What is the evidence for your statement?

This whole thread is opinion. And frankly, as a Buddhist, the Hindu definition of karma doesn't really interest me. If I wanted to be a Hindu, I'd study Hinduism.

[phetaroi]

Originally Posted by cb2008

Karma can be mitigated with prayer.

Disagree, unless there is somehow cause and effect involved.

[phetaroi]

Originally Posted by cb2008

Karma can be mitigated with prayer.

Who do you think Buddhists pray to since there is no god involved in Buddhism?
Buddhism and Hinduism may be very different in this.

[cb2008]

This thread is not about discussing any principles. It is a platform for the OP’S opinions about the principles. This is not a discussion.

[Tzaphkiel]

Originally Posted by phetaroi

Disagree, unless there is somehow cause and effect involved.

That is also a religious principle:
Prayer has an effect.

And prayer in a group (many people joining together in prayer) has an even stronger and more powerful effect.

[Northsouth]

Originally Posted by phetaroi

Except it doesn't always get one. It is not, in my view, some sort of celestial punishment. It is, instead, cause and effect.

https://www.yogapedia.com/the-law-of...y-work/2/10645

Yes, cause and effect. I mention "karma" in jest and now I supposedly believe in it. I just love the way others love to tell you what you are and what you believe.