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For questions about ethically potent action (karma) and its effects.

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Acting nice for karma's sake?

Karma is how this world behaves. … But main thing to remember is that ‘chethana han bikkha wè kamman wadami’ means thought (intention) is the karma. …
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Wholesome is absence of passion?

I'm answering the question based on No need to have passion to answer the question, of cause. comment in the question. I might not have references to what I say in english, as the english Sutta are la …
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How should a Buddhist approach honoring parents who abused them?

And as mentioned by Buddha if anyone kill a parent its going to be very bad karma (anantarya papa) that can't get escape. …
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If teacher punishing student is also supposed bad karma?

If teacher punishing student is also supposed bad karma? It depends on thoughts Chethanaham bikkawe kamman wadami (question on this can be found here). … As said above, it doesn't matter from the student's side, it matters from teacher's side, because he owns his karma as a return to his own actions. …
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How is 'Chanda' (Intention) related to 'Tanha' (Desire)?

Chanda is a reason for Tanha. Ignorance (Avidya) is the cause for Chanda means it's the cause for Tanha. Then Tanha causes to increases the Chanda's density towards something. Nirvana is understanding …
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Not wanting to meditate = bad karma?

Buddhism is about causes and effects (hethu pala). So, find out the cause for not wanting to meditate. Then you can get an idea about the effects which can be caused by it. Note: Buddhism is the expla …
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If there's no "self" then why should I care about the future lives and nirvana?

Very good and logical question, If I try to summarize your question, Why should I care about my next life, as when I die there's no more I to worry about, though that information flow will continu …
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Can a Buddhist join the army?

The Nibbedhika Sutta says “Cetanā ‘haṃ bhikkhave kammaṃ vadāmi” In this context, the Buddha is emphasizing that karma (actions that lead to future consequences) is not just physical action but is primarily …
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