Karma, a Sanskrit word that roughly translates to “action”, is a central concept in some Eastern religions, including Hinduism and Buddhism. Although its specifics are different depending on the religion, karma generally refers to the cycle of cause and effect – every action taken by a person will affect him at some point in the […]
Month: November 2013
Highlights on Buddhism | CNN
CNN — Here is an overview of Buddhism, the main religion of many countries in Asia. Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) grew up in a wealthy family. He decided to follow a path of self-sacrifice, but did not find the truth until he sat down under a tree, now known as the Bo tree. There he was […]