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KARMA: What Americans Are Asking (and the Answers) Chief Priest Lecture Dec 16th – RALEIGH, NC 1pm

The Questions

  • How does karma work?
  • What are the different types of karma?
  • How can I improve my karma?
  • What are some examples of karma in action?
  • What happens to bad people after they die?
  • Do I deserve my karma?
  • Can I change my karma?
  • What is the relationship between karma and free will?
  • What is the role of karma in suffering?
  • How can I use karma to create a better world?

The Answers

Karma encompasses both positive and negative aspects, capable of opening opportunities, alleviating suffering, and creating joy, as well as disrupting, damaging, or taking control of one’s life. Every individual in this world possesses both positive and negative karma. Our only option is to confront and overcome our karma in order to attain peace and happiness in life.

  • Brief lecture on Karma & Buddhism by our Chief Priest, Rev Sakabe on Saturday, December 16, 2023 in Raleigh, NC.
  • Learn how to chant Nam Myoho Renge Kyo and properly use the Juzu Beads, Buddhist prayer beads.
  • Q&A with our Chief Priest.
  • The meeting will begin at 1:00 pm and ends about 2:15 pm. Open to the public.
    LOCATION:Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena, 1200 Hurricane Alley Way, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607

Karma Lecture 1pm Dec 16th (in-person only) RALEIGH NC

If you have decided to become a Buddhist or are interested in learning how to become a Buddhist, after Sunday’s meeting (about 3:30 pm) Rev Sakabe will be performing the Acceptance of the Precept Ceremony, the ceremony where you become a Buddhist.