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In [[Buddhism]], karma refers to the process of [[cause and effect]] whereby [[positive]] actions result in [[happiness]] and [[negative]], harmful actions ([[sin]]) lead to [[suffering]]. Personal [[responsibility]] is the primary message of the teachings on karma. | In [[Buddhism]], karma refers to the process of [[cause and effect]] whereby [[positive]] actions result in [[happiness]] and [[negative]], harmful actions ([[sin]]) lead to [[suffering]]. Personal [[responsibility]] is the primary message of the teachings on karma. | ||
| − | In [[Hinduism]], the sum of all one has done; determines individual's status in this and the next life. | + | In [[Hinduism]], karma refers to the sum of all one has done; determines individual's status in this and the next life. |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [[Upanishads]] and [[Vedas]] | * [[Upanishads]] and [[Vedas]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Buddhism]] | + | [[Category : Buddhism]] |
| − | [[Category:Hinduism]] | + | [[Category : Taoism]] |
| + | [[Category : Hinduism]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Dharmic Religions]] | ||
Revision as of 14:27, January 3, 2015
Karma in Sanskrit literally means 'action'.
In Buddhism, karma refers to the process of cause and effect whereby positive actions result in happiness and negative, harmful actions (sin) lead to suffering. Personal responsibility is the primary message of the teachings on karma.
In Hinduism, karma refers to the sum of all one has done; determines individual's status in this and the next life.
See also
- Five Precepts and Ten Commandments
- Upanishads and Vedas