EPISODE · Dec 27, 2025 · 13 MIN
Kamma_The_Precise_Moral_Mechanism
from Serenity guided meditations · host Dan
Dive into Kamma: The Buddha’s Teaching on Intention & Deeds – a profound exploration of kamma (karma) as defined in the early Pali Canon suttas, revealing it not as fate or destiny, but as volitional action shaped by intention (cetanā): "It is intention that I call kamma; for having intended, one acts by body, speech, and mind."Key insights from the ancient sources:Four kinds of kamma: Ownership and inheritance: Beings are "owners of their deeds, heirs to their deeds" – kamma is the womb, kin, and refuge across lives.Old vs. New Kamma: The present body and senses are "old kamma" from past intentions; new kamma is what you create right now – empowering choice in the present moment.Social revolution: One is not high or low by birth, but by deeds alone – kamma as the true measure of superiority.Seed analogy: Intentions are the field, consciousness the seed, craving the moisture – dark seeds yield bitter fruit, bright seeds sweet, regardless of conditions.These timeless teachings emphasize personal responsibility, ethical creativity, and the path to freedom through skillful intention – core to Theravada Buddhism and the end of suffering.#Kamma #KarmaInBuddhism #IntentionAndDeeds #TheravadaBuddhism #PaliCanon #FourKindsOfKamma #NobleEightfoldPath #OldKamma #NewKamma #BuddhaTeachings #Dhamma #Nibbana #Volition #Rebirth #EnlightenmentSubscribe for more authentic explorations of early Buddhist concepts from the Sutta Pitaka. May wise intention guide your actions toward peace and liberation. Namo Buddhaya!If this shifts your view of kamma, like, comment your thoughts on "new kamma" in daily life, and share with fellow seekers!
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Dive into Kamma: The Buddha’s Teaching on Intention & Deeds – a profound exploration of kamma (karma) as defined in the early Pali Canon suttas, revealing it not as fate or destiny, but as volitional action shaped by intention (cetanā): "It is intention that I call kamma; for having intended, one acts by body, speech, and mind."Key insights from the ancient sources:Four kinds of kamma: Ownership and inheritance: Beings are "owners of their deeds, heirs to their deeds" – kamma is the womb, kin, and refuge across lives.Old vs. New Kamma: The present body and senses are "old kamma" from past intentions; new kamma is what you create right now – empowering choice in the present moment.Social revolution: One is not high or low by birth, but by deeds alone – kamma as the true measure of superiority.Seed analogy: Intentions are the field, consciousness the seed, craving the moisture – dark seeds yield bitter fruit, bright seeds sweet, regardless of conditions.These timeless teachings emphasize personal responsibility, ethical creativity, and the path to freedom through skillful intention – core to Theravada Buddhism and the end of suffering.#Kamma #KarmaInBuddhism #IntentionAndDeeds #TheravadaBuddhism #PaliCanon #FourKindsOfKamma #NobleEightfoldPath #OldKamma #NewKamma #BuddhaTeachings #Dhamma #Nibbana #Volition #Rebirth #EnlightenmentSubscribe for more authentic explorations of early Buddhist concepts from the Sutta Pitaka. May wise intention guide your actions toward peace and liberation. Namo Buddhaya!If this shifts your view of kamma, like, comment your thoughts on "new kamma" in daily life, and share with fellow seekers!
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