Dharma and Karma

Question 1

dharma

Answer 1

the many paths the aspirant must follow to attain enlightenment and liberation

Question 2

Steps/right actions on the eightfold path (dharma wheel)

Answer 2

1. Right speech
2. Right thought
3. Right action
4. Right livelihood
5. Right effort
6. Right mindfulness
7. Right contemplation
8. Right understanding

Question 3

Karma

Answer 3

work, action, or deed. Related to causality

Question 4

Four types of karma

Answer 4

1. Prarabdha karma: Mature karma, leads to each birth
2. Sanchita karma: Stored karma, sum total of past karma that follows us into each life
3. Agami karma: Forthcoming karma created by actions we take in the present moment
4. Vartamana karma: Karma playing out in each present moment