Understanding Karma: Meaning and Importance in Buddhism
Explore the concept of karma, its significance to Buddhists, and how it influences rebirth and life experiences based on actions. Discover why practicing good karma is essential for a positive future.
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Aim: To understand what we mean by the word Karma By the end of the lesson you should be able to: Understand what is meant by the word karma . Understand why karma is important to Buddhists.
Aim: To understand what we mean by the word Karma Karma is a word that many people believe in. They think that the actions that we do will affect us: If we do something good, then something good will happen to us. If we do something bad, then something bad will happen to us. KARMA means a PERSON S ACTIONS.
Aim: To understand what we mean by the word Karma Buddhists use a METAPHOR of fruit to explain karma: If you sow a good deed, then you will get good fruit, however if you sow a bad deed then you will get rotten fruit.
Aim: To understand what we mean by the word Karma Buddhists believe that we lead many lives, and come back as different people or different animals in each life. They believe that if we were bad in a previous life, then our current life will be full of misfortunes. However, if we were good in a previous life, then we will have lots of joy and happiness in our current life. One story tells that the Buddha's cousin tried to kill him by dropping a boulder on him. Although the attempt failed, the Buddha's foot was injured. He explained that this was karmic retribution for trying to kill his step- brother in a previous life. Karma determines where a person will be reborn and how they will live in their next life. Good karma can result in being born in one of the heavenly realms. Bad karma can cause rebirth as an animal, or torment in a hell realm.
Aim: To understand what we mean by the word Karma Task: Explain what is meant by the word karma . Explain why Buddhists believe Karma is important and what will happen to people who practice good karma, compared to people who practice bad karma. Write a few sentences about what you understand about Karma.
