What, in a nutshell, is the law of kamma? The Buddha said that the essence of kamma is intention. The law of kamma (or in Sanskrit: karma) expresses the moral dimension of the law of cause and effect. Any intentional action performed through body, speech, or mind produces results consistent with that intention. Put most simply: good actions have good results; bad actions have bad results. Actions provoked by toxic mental states rooted in greed, hatred and delusion contribute to future suffering. Actions flowing from wisdom and compassion contribute to future happiness. Is everything that happens in our life meant […]