The Buddha's Words on Kamma - DharmaFlower.Net

the hidden, showing the way to one who was lost, holding up a lampin the darkness for those with eyes to see forms.45. "We go to Master Gotama for refuge, and to the Dhamma, and tothe Sangha of Bhikkhus. From today let Master Gotama accept us asfollowers who have gone to him for refuge for life."Notes1. Beings who appear due to the force of past action (kamma) in somestates of birth: all gods and divinities, ghosts, inhabitants of hells; seeMajjhima Nikáya Sutta 12 (Mahasihanada Sutta).2. For an explanation of these views held by some teachers in theBuddhist time, and which were a rejection of all moral values, see LediSayadaw, <strong>The</strong> Eightfold Path and its Factors Explained (BPS WheelNo. 245/247).3. <strong>The</strong> rendering of the various gods' names are based on thecommentary to the Hadayavibhanga (in the Vibhanga, second book ofthe Abhidhamma: see <strong>The</strong> Book of Analysis, P.T.S. Translation Series).<strong>The</strong> Buddhist Publication Society<strong>The</strong> Buddhist Publication Society is an approved charity dedicated to making knownthe Teaching of the Buddha, which has a vital message for people of all creeds.Founded in 1958, the BPS has published a wide variety of books and bookletscovering a great range of topics. Its publications include accurate annotatedtranslations of the <strong>Buddha's</strong> discourses, standard reference works, as well asoriginal contemporary expositions of Buddhist thought and practice. <strong>The</strong>se workspresent Buddhism as it truly is -- a dynamic force which has influenced receptiveminds for the past 2500 years and is still as relevant today as it was when it firstarose.A full list of our publications will be sent free of charge upon request. Write to:<strong>The</strong> Hony. SecretaryBUDDHIST PUBLICATION SOCIETYP.O. Box 6154, Sangharaja MawathaKandySri LankaorBarre Center for Buddhist Studies149 Lockwood RoadBarre, MA 01005 USA31