Entity: KARMA
Karma is a concept originating from Hinduism and Buddhism that refers to the force generated by a person's actions, believed to influence their future experiences and existence. It encompasses the idea of cause and effect, where one's deeds, whether good or bad, will eventually come back to them.
KARMA
Etymology
The term 'karma' originates from Hinduism and Buddhism, where it denotes the force generated by a person's actions.
Definition
Karma is a philosophical concept that suggests the consequences of one's actions, whether positive or negative, will eventually affect their future experiences or existence.
Historical Context
Karma has deep roots in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, where it plays a significant role in shaping individuals' lives and destinies based on their actions.
Cultural Significance
In popular culture, karma is often used colloquially to refer to the idea that one's actions will have consequences, whether immediate or in the future.
Related Concepts
Karma is closely related to the concepts of cause and effect, fate, and destiny in various philosophical and religious traditions.
See Also
- [Hinduism](link to Hinduism wiki entry)
- [Buddhism](link to Buddhism wiki entry)
A philosophical concept that suggests the consequences of one's actions, whether positive or negative, will eventually affect their future experiences or existence.