The complex interplay between kamma and tanha shapes the Buddhist understanding of suffering and liberation. The relationship demonstrates how actions and desires perpetuate the cycle of Samsara and unfulfilled desires.
- Kamma operates as a universal law of cause and effect, determining the consequences of our actions across multiple lifetimes
- Tanha (craving) serves as the fundamental cause of suffering (dukkha), creating endless cycles of desire and dissatisfaction
- The effects of kamma on future lives are deeply intertwined with tanha, as unskilful actions driven by passions create conditions for further craving
- This relationship perpetuates the cycle of rebirth and prevents attainment of Nibbana
- Understanding this connection is crucial for breaking free from the cycle of suffering
