【Basic Buddhist Terms】Three Periods of Karmic Retribution 三時業(下)

佛光大學佛教研修院碩士班 |2009.09.19
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1. Karmic Retribution takes effect in this life{2}

Acts of goodness is rewarded with happiness within the present life Evil deeds committed in the present life will result in misfortune also in present life. If you help others, others will help you in return. In contrast, if you harm others, others will harm you. Karmic retribution is as realistic as immediate transaction in business. There will be no discounts or special bargains for anyone.

2.Karmic Retribution takes effect in next life{3}

The retribution of good or evil deeds done in the present life will take effect in the next life. Do not be disappointed if a good deed is not rewarded, because any seeds sown will sprout, blossom and bear fruit one day. Stop counting on luck if an evil deed has not been repaid, because creeping weed grows fast. Wholesome or evil causes and effects are inseparable like the shadow; no matter who you are, no one cannot escape from it.

3.Karmic Retribution takes effect in future lives{4}

There is time when things in this world disappear and destroy, except for karma. If retribution has not taken place, even after one, two, or millions of lifespan, once the causes and conditions mature, it will take effect. “Good is rewarded with good, and evil with evil{5}. Do not worry it is not rewarded, because time has not arrived yet.{6}” This is a good explanation of karmic retribution in future lives.

Karma is boundless. This is so-called “You deserve what you have done. No one can replace you.”


【Key Words】

{2}Karmic Retribution takes effect in this life 現報業
{3}Karmic Retribution takes effect in next life  生報業
{4}Karmic Retribution takes effect in future lives 後報業
{5}Good is rewarded with good, and evil with evil 善有善報,惡有惡報
{6}Do not worry it is not rewarded, because time has not arriveed yet 不愁不報,時辰未到

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