Karma and Rebirth in Buddhism

Karma and Rebirth

The doctrines of karma and rebirth are central in Buddhism.

The Law of Karma

Karma means intentional action.

Types of Karma

By function, maturation, final function.

The Wheel of Rebirth

Rebirth is the process by which consciousness continues through multiple lives.

The 6 Realms of Existence

6 realms according to tradition.

Death and Rebirth

At the moment of death, the body disintegrates and consciousness seeks a new support.

How to Modify Karma

Practice of Dharma can modify karma.

Sources

• The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism
• The Connected Discourses of the Buddha
• Walpola Rahula: What the Buddha Taught