The Beauty of Karma.?

Question

According to the principal of Karma, people that do harm to others, do the same harm to themselves. What you do is what you will get. In this life or another life down the road. Do you see the beauty of it? Shooting someone is the same as shooting yourself. Being kind to someone is the same as recieving kindness from someone. Its like the Christian verse that says "you reap what you sow." Among other reasons this is why the Buddhist is peaceful. All your actions toward others are returned to you in like proportion. If Karma is real. How confused the other religions are! An Islamist wired with exsplosives blows up himself & 50 others in the name of Allah! KIng Richard the 1st the Christian Crusader beheaded 2,700 Muslim hostages and thanked Jesus for the opportunity! The Jews instructed by God, when conquering Cannan killed every human being they encounted less any should remain living and corrupt their conquerers! What do you think? Belief in Karma is belief in peace and love.

Answer 1

I first want to applaud u for even thinking phylosophically, most people dont even contemplate on this level. But I also think that it is as important for u to watch what u say and be clear that u are not being judgemental to other people, and their religions! Since u know so much about Karma, u should aslo know that u absolutely cannot blame a whole race, or religion for the "personal" actions of many. When u say that only Buddhist are peaceful, u are insulting a lot of people, when the truth is that no matter what u believe in across the world if u do some real research u will see that Religion is based off of "peace" universally. A select people choose to distort the truth, and twist religion, (which already is an emotionally charged issue), with violence, for personal, selfish gain. Please do ur research and look up all of the other religions before making such an uneducated statement like "How confused the other religions are!" If u truly practice Buddhism, then u would know that ur personal enlightenment will come when u do not judge others. Just because someone doesnt believe, or think the same way u do, does not make them bad. Just to play Devil's Advocate with u, I did my research, and since u felt the need to list some other religions that commit acts of violence, here are some Buddhists that have done the same as those Christians, and Islamist u chose to single out, NO RELIGION IS WITHOUT THOSE WHO (MISINTERPRET) DO BAD. In the world there will always be bad, so u know whats good. Buddhist Violence:
Buddhists do not always live up to the highest principles. Individuals are not always mindful of the precepts and there have been instances where groups and governments consider that violence and even war are necessary.

In the 14th century, the uprising that eventually evicted the Mongols from China was led by Buddhists.

Japanese Buddhist monks were known to have trained Samurai warriors in meditation and other, less peaceful, skills. In 1942, during the period of Japanese aggression, Zen master Sawaki Kodo (1880–1965) did not hesitate to write:

"It is just to punish those who disturb the public order. Whether one
kills or does not kill, the precept forbidding killing [is preserved]. It is
the precept forbidding killing that wields the sword. It is the precept
that throws the bomb."

The Chinese takeover of Tibet was not without its resistance movements. In one notable event, a violent uprising was led by the women of east Tibet. There are many who find it difficult not to admire this action, considering the circumstances.
So, in closing dont be so judgemental try enlightening others about your personal beliefs without attacking what they belive. Do your research so u dont come across as ignorant, and then speak on it....

Answer 2

The law of cause of effect or karma is the reason why it is so important to strive to live by The Golden Rule.

Some believe that karma works literally, like if you stole a fork from a restaurant that you will have a fork stolen from your restaurant in a future life. I find this to be untrue.

Karma really boils down to one's relationship with The Light on the Other Side. The Light Of The God Force is nonliving, infinite, and governed by Universal Law which cannot be changed. The Light is the energy of Spirit. Without it, there can be no stars, planets, or even souls.

When one goes against Universal Law - like harming one or more innocents - one retrogresses. Those who cross over and who have significant karmic debts to people must work toward amending them in order to find long-term peace in The Light.

When one strives to live by The Golden Rule and serves others, one spiritually progresses.

Cosmic justice is manifested by one's ability or inability to ascend into The Light after bodily death. The higher the spiritual plane in The Light, the greater the expansion of consciousness, and the brighter and more powerful the dimension of energy. When one can create matter at will in The Light and do so on an individual basis (i.e., not be part of a large Group Entity), then one is God Realized.

So to be karma conscious does not simply mean being aware that doing bad things will result in a bad experience. It also means striving to serve others, to grow spiritually, and to eventually evolve beyond Sainthood into becoming a Co-Creator after bodily death.

In doing so, the infinite power of The Light will enable us to live a very contented reality through the our individual ability to directly manifest a harmonious and spiritual existence, which includes health, wealth, and an upgrading to the basic human condition. Thereby finally and completely overcoming the Second Law of Thermodynamics (that of entropy) - which those who emphasize mind and technology will never be able to do.

Answer 3

The answer to all THAT is that
BELIEVING = (EQUALS) NOT KNOWING !

ALL Religions therefore may just as well be
Chooks-without-heads.

It gets more confusing for everyone , by the
day.

EACH one has to find PEACE from within
oneself, and for peace to be real, must be
Unaffected by Outside Circumstances.
THAT INCLUDES ANY RELIGION !!

Who-ever started this god-business , should
be in the same cell as Saddam.

You CAN spread KARMA (good or bad)
with your words and actions. There is no
Hocus-Pocus in THAT .

Answer 4

I do believe in Karma. You can not do wrong with not expecting for it to come back around. This is why I think about things before taken action. If I do this what will return to me. What goes around certainly comes back around. If everyone took a min to think about Karma there could be a lot more peace in the world

Answer 5

It's so funny how the "Christian" jumps to the conclusion that you don't believe in Jesus because you believe in Karma. Like karma is some type of vodoo witch mumbo-jumbo. Or maybe it was the fact that you cited Buddhism as being peaceful. I hope that you are right, my friend.

Answer 6

The ugliness of karma doesn't necessarily follow in theory, but in practice, it usually does. (This is aside from karma's physical implausibility.)

People who believe in karma often assume that those with a rotten life have it because they deserve it. This leads to discrimination against the poor and downtrodden. Famous results of this include the caste system in India and the prejudice against Samaritans in ancient Judea.

Answer 7

Yep. Big up to Karma. I am a believer in that and I have seen Karma come around to people who have done me wrong. I don't take joy in it, but I believe that there is only one person who can judge you and if he sees that you are doing bad he will show you humiliation. All you can do is pray for the wrongdoers.

Answer 8

Want to see karma in action? Go to Calcutta and see first hand the caste system where poor, sick people are left in their infirmities to die lest someone mess up their karma. Want to see love and compassion? Check out the hospitals that Christians built to care for these people.

Answer 9

so true and Ive had my karma kick in the behind on many occasions .. its the only way we learn to only give to others what we wish to receive our self .. and the more it is put into practise the easier it becomes .. hopefully i wont get so many kicks in the future

Answer 10

Lovely. If more people believe in karma, we'd have a better world. :)