Step 1: The Moral Test Why is there a Moral Test? Personal Morals define, and distinguish between right and wrong intentions, motivations, or actions. These intentions create Karma. Whether or not you would commit a negative action reflects your morals, and also effects your Karma. Why is there a Physical Test? Physical actions you make or intend to make effect your Karma. You can create Karma by performing physical actions. Your Karma will turn out positively or negatively depending on your actions. Why is there a Mental Test? Attitude is a result of your mental status. If delusions are clouding your mind then that effects your Karma. "Delusions are states of mind which, when they arise within our mental contium, leave us disturbed, confused, and unhappy. Therefore, those states of mind which delude or afflict us are called Delusions." Why is there an Emotional Test? Emotions can be delusional. Delusions can create negative Karma. These delusions consist of many emotions. The emotions that effect your Karma the most are: Anger, Attachment, Guilt, Fear, Lack of self-confidence, and depression.
What is Karma? The History of Karma Karma stems from 3 major religions; Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It is also linked with many others such as Christianity. It comes from Indian philosophy long ago. Philosophers in the Eastern world often debated on whether destiny is fixed or flexible. Indians stated that every person has his or her own Karma. This Karma was based on prior decisions, and actions a person has made or intends to make. The Idea Behind Karma Karma is manifested through your intentions; whether these intentions are moral, physical, mental, or emotional. Intentions are characterized by actions. Karma is not about vengeance, punishment, or rewards. More simply put, Karma is the effects of all deeds actively created by your past, future, and present experiences. Thus, you are responsible for your own life, including the pain and joy it brings yourself and others. Another easy way to understand Karma is through the law of cause and effect. For every cause there is an inevitable effect. What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.
How Does Karma Work? The 4 Basic Laws of Karma 1. Effects are similar to the cause How Are Consequences Determined - Your intention and motivation.
How Do I Remove Negative Karma? So you want to rid yourself of negative karmic potential. In order for this to happen you must apply yourself in a positive nature. Avoid negative thoughts that can result in negative actions. You must observe and control your thoughts and behavior and destroy negative attitudes. Also, you have to observe, study, or even meditate to encourage positive thoughts that can become positive actions. We can avoid negative karmic seeds to ripen by purifying it, using the FOUR POWERS OF PURIFICATION. 1. Power of the Object: One should practice thinking of all sentient beings one may have hurt. Traditionally, one remembers all sentient beings and the Three Jewels of Refuge (Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha), by generating compassion for all sentient beings and taking refuge. It is often explained that one needs to clear a field by purifying it from rocks and weeds, then planting seeds by study and meditation, giving water and fertiliser by doing positive actions, and automatically new harvest will grow. |