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How Karma Shapes Our Lives: The Chain of Causation in Buddhism – MAY 28th SUN 2pm

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The principle of the twelve-linked chain of causation is a basic teaching of Buddhism. It can be said that it is a detailed expression of the Four Noble Truths explaining where the causes of our unhappiness come from.

Unhappiness begins with illusion, which is based on earthly desire. Through the thoughts and actions that result from illusion, we create karma, and as a result of that karma, we experience suffering. The twelve-linked chain of causation is an explanation of how this three-tiered causal relationship (illusion, karma and suffering) applies to the reality of our lives.

Visit Myosenji Temple Sunday, May 28th

Sunday, May 28th, our Chief Priest will lecture on Karma. The meeting begins at 2:00 pm. To learn more about Buddhism and Karma, register now and visit Myosenji Temple Sunday May 28th.

Excerpted from: Nichiren Shoshu Monthly, 1995 and Nichiren Shoshu Monthly, May 2015, pp.16-17.