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Doubt and bad karma

Master Kosen – Published on November 14 – karma

Question

Master, in one of your answers you say that bad karma begins with doubt. But how can we avoid doubting? Or in some cases, how can we avoid confusing the absence of doubt with stubbornness or a whim? If we consider doubt not as extreme skepticism but as reflection, what does it mean not to doubt? And ultimately, what is bad karma?

Once again, thank you for your answers. Gassho.

Rodrigo

Answer from Master Kosen

The Hokyo Zanmai says: absolute, without doubt, such is the Dharma. Such is our true nature, our true face. You can attain and manifest it this very instant. That alone is what you must firmly protect.

Kosen


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