Being philosophically-minded, I have always found the descriptions of the doctrine of karma by Eastern teachers to be frustratingly vague. So I set out to find out what, exactly, the doctrine of karma is, and why we should believe it. The resulting study is somewhat lengthy, so I have now broken it into small topics that you can read individually.
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DocumentA selection of quotations from mostly Hindu scriptures and teachers, explaining all the major aspects of the theory of karma.
An examination of the many difficult philosophical questions raised by the traditional Hindu theory of karma.
An attempt to evaluate the accuracy of the doctrine of karma, bringing a variety of different perspectives to bear upon the problem.
A short article on a view of rebirth taught by a Sheikh of Islamic or Sufi mysticism.
A listing of the works quoted and referenced in the previous sections.
A systematic presentation of the theory of world ages described by Hindu scripture and its relationship to modern science. The system of ages described in the Puranas is described in detail, including kalpas, manvantaras, maha yugas, Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga, Dvapara Yuga, and Kali Yuga. Current scientific theories of evolution and periodic mass extinctions are also explored.
Sites about karma and reincarnation, Hinduism and Yoga, and other metaphysical topics.
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