Kapital & Karma

This chapter explores the nature of ‘karma/action’ in Buddhism, and of cetanā, which is the heart of karma; factors affecting ethical assessment of an action as wholesome or unwhol...

Traditional Buddhist views of karma as a cosmic force that makes the universe fair have little credibility in contemporary philosophy. However, a naturalized account of karma, unde...

In chapter 7, at age eighteen, Rangjung Dorje takes full ordination and begins to travel. His first destinations are the Karmapas’ other two seats: the Karma and Kampo Nénang Monas...