good and evil, karma, law of cause and effect, neurochemistry, science

The Scientific Evidence of Cause and Effect, Also Known as Karma

Is there proof of the principle of cause and effect, also known as karma? Scientists have discovered an intriguing phenomenon in the field of neurochemistry: When humans harbor benevolent thoughts and think positively, the body secretes neurotransmitters that promote cell health, and immune cells become more active. Thus, maintaining a positive mindset strengthens the immune ...

Hermann Rohr

Stack of stones in the sea with the word 'KARMA' imposed over the water.

Historic Chinese Tales Reveal the Consequences of Good and Evil Deeds

There is a universal belief in Chinese culture — good begets good, and evil begets evil. As stated in The Book of Changes, in the section on the Kun hexagram: “A family that accumulates good deeds will have abundant blessings, while a family that accumulates evil deeds will suffer calamities.” The historical records left by ...

Mikel Davis

Mural of a bronze Buddha with his disciple kneeling in the front to pray.

A Stoic Wife Succeeds in Winning Back Her Husband’s Heart

The wife of a government official in Changzhou found herself out of favor with her husband, and the couple was struggling to get along and maintain the harmony they once experienced. She became depressed and heartbroken. One day, a nun from a local temple visited the village. The wife asked the nun for advice on ...

Emma Lu

Close up of child's cupped hands holding a red heart.

The Fate of Two Brothers

Born in the Song Dynasty, brothers Jingxiu Cao and Jingzhi Cao lived markedly different lifestyles, which led to very each having a very different fate; the former lived an exemplary life, while the latter lived a life filled with nefarious ways. They were the younger brothers of the empress and uncle to the emperor at ...

Max Lu

Sculptures of the Eight Immortals, legendary Chinese figures.

Good and Evil Are Rewarded Accordingly

The ancients said that good deeds would be met with good returns while evil deeds would be punished. Up until today, there are still people who believe that “you reap what you sow.” The existence of God and Buddhas is real and retribution for doing evil deeds as well as compensation and justice for doing ...

Max Lu

Farmer's hand planting seeds in soil.

Good and Evil Determine Life and Death

A long time ago, the morals of the people in a village had become very bad, and gods were going to destroy the town. A Bodhisattva wanted to save the benevolent people in the village, giving those who knew the difference between good and evil another chance to survive. So she went down to the ...

Helen London

A Chinese village.