How Karma Works: Understanding the Law of Cause and Effect

The Theory of Karma and Rebirth is often perceived as Buddhism’s cultural heritage, originating from Indian beliefs that, due to either the Buddha’s lack of precision or deviations by his early followers, became entangled with the dharma despite not seamlessly aligning with the core teachings. Now that the dharma has found its way to the West, we believe it’s time to disregard this superfluous baggage, leaving it unclaimed on the carousel. This will enable us to focus more effectively on the Buddha’s genuine message, tailored to our own cultural context. However, the main issue with karma and rebirth lies in…