Attachment and aversion are the root cause of karma, and…
“Attachment and aversion are the root cause of karma, and karma originates from infatuation. Karma is the root cause of birth and death, and these are said to be the source of misery. None can escape the effect of their own past karma.”
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Samyutta Nikaya, Buddhist scripture, 3rd century BCE
Attachment and aversion bind beings to karmic cycles, causing rebirth and suffering.
In simple terms: Desires create suffering and rebirth.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate detachment to break the cycle.
Themes
karma
rebirth
suffering
detachment
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Meditation
- ethical living
- compassion practice
- mindful awareness
Key Concepts
Buddhist doctrine
causality
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize attachment in daily life?
- What practices help reduce aversion?
A Different Perspective
Karma can be mitigated but not instantly erased.