Discussion the “karma” in the sutra of three kstigarbha

• Main Authors: RongXing Shi, 釋融星
• Other Authors: 陳英善
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/22824387268778945152

碩士 === 法鼓佛教學院 === 佛教學系 === 102 === In this thesis, we are to report the results of our study that was on the karma referred to in Three Sutra of Kstigarbha. As described in Three Sutra of Kstigarbha, one cannot interpret the karma without the cause and effect rule of condition. Each karma forms by its own cause, condition, effects, and retribution regardless of what kind it belongs to. Karma begins with a tiny one, and then grows bigger by way of accumulation. This explains why it is important to learn the karma. In addition, to learn wisdom from master Buddhists can bring living beings out of the Darkness into the Light. There are 8 chapters in this thesis. They are shown as follows: I, introduction; 2, preach and Buddhist texts translation of Three Sutra of Kstigarbha; 3,4,5, the interpretation of the karma in Ten Lun Sutra of Ksitigarbha, Occupy Examine of Sutra, Ksitigarbha Sutra. We start for our interpretation of the karma present in Three Sutra of Kstigarbha at this chapter; 6, we interpret the similarities and dissimilarities; 7, we discuss whether Ksitigarbha’s fundamental vows are able to deliver and liberate living beings from Avici sins or not; 8, conclusion. In this thesis, we interpret how karma grows bigger. To accomplish it, ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom are used a great lot. Accordance to Three Sutra of Kstigarbha, how a master interprets depends upon learners, rhizo-sphere and the place where he is making an interpretation. We conclude that Ksitigarbha’s fundamental vows are able to deliver and liberate living beings from Avici sin, and Ksitigarbha’s merit of retribution is sure to benefit and comfort living beings and to remove their karma hindrance. It must be emphasized that whether living beings gain the advantages or not depends upon their faith in the Three Jewels and their refuge in Three Jewels, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, and Mahayana Sutra. Those living beings in faith and refuge should live without suffering and delusion. What retribution living beings gain depends upon what choice they made.