Why Bad Things Happen to Good People: What Buddhism Teaches

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Topics:
1. Yan Hui and Dao Zhi
2. Karmic retribution
3. Present-turn karma and next-turn karma
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[@SmtChannel14]

Hi! Thank you for your time and effort. It is nice to hear some of your insights and understanding. I was raised in Nepal in a Hindu family, heavily influenced by my grand dad's elder sister, grand-dad himself and my mom. They were/are very spiritual and religious. Religious in the sense that in our community we light incense, oil lamp, offer flowers and ring hand held bells in front of our deity every morning and the evening. We worship and remeber our ancestors in our prayers as well. I was generally raised up among Old aged people. The things you have mentioned were taught by them. I think every family in nepal are generally taught this. I have lived in a Western Country as well and I never found the kind of consciousness among the majority of people. In Kathmandu, we see hindu temples and buddhist gumbas worshipped together. May be there is a vast difference among abrahamic and eastern religion. I see lots of people from west are curious about Buddhism. But I would say just reading about it is not what would give you a more conscious insight but maybe living among similar people for a longer period of time would help make you realize Buddhas teachings. Good Luck!

[@buddhismstheoryofhappiness]

I'm glad to connect with people in Nepal! You're quite right-immersing oneself in the culture can significantly enhance understanding for those new to Buddhism. I also believe that Western and Eastern cultures have started to blend through anime, comics, the internet, and travel to Asian countries. I hope Buddhist teachings continue to reach and resonate with people in both Western and Eastern countries 🙏

[@smilesback]

Thank you for this wonderful video. I love the lessons that I have learned in it. I especially love the idea that to the mind of the Buddha human life of around 80 years is like 1 day. Therefore continually planting good deeds without impatience in waiting for the result is very important during this lifetime.

[@buddhismstheoryofhappiness]

Thank you for your positive feedback. I hope you continue to explore and enjoy the teachings of Buddhism.

[@anthonyjamesliong3765]

thank you for this it really helps us to understand

[@buddhismstheoryofhappiness]

Thank you for your kind words. I hope you continue to explore and enjoy the teachings of Buddhism.

[@lisaloves1224]

I don’t understand “2. Karmic Retribution.” We won’t bat an eye if a tiger is eating a zebra. Though we could have remorse for the zebra we would understand why the tiger needs to eat it. If humans have been eating meat or utilizing meat for what it produces for centuries why must we feel guilt if it is apart of our diet. It was a matter of survival at one point not necessarily transactional

[@buddhismstheoryofhappiness]

From a human perspective, the lack of guilt comes from the belief that it is natural for stronger humans to eat weaker animals. However, imagine if aliens came to Earth and started eating humans; we wouldn't be so calm just because we understand their reasons for eating us.
However, even if we do feel guilty, as a mass of blind passions, we cannot stop committing evil deeds and will continue to face the consequences (karmic retributions) of our actions. “We reap what we sow.” This is our true nature.
For more on blind passions, please see this video: czcams.com/video/9TkI3R3TxmU/video.html

[@lisaloves1224]

@@buddhismstheoryofhappiness great rebuttal, thanks for new perspective.

[@Anthony_February]

I think it really has to do with context - if necessary and for a higher purpose then you have right intent - but just eating meat just because it’s what you’re used to knowing what it does to the environment and the animals themselves is selfish
Cavemen had to walk tens of miles a day to survive - it’s understandable that they lived a certain way - but there are lots of things cavemen did that we don’t do today

[@buddhismstheoryofhappiness]

@@Anthony_February Our human interpretation of good and evil is limited by our personal convenience. Karmic retribution, however, goes beyond our human moral views.