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Lesson 2.1.3 Abhiṇhapaccavekkhitabbaṭhānasuttaṃ – Born of One’s Own Kamma
Independently whether one believes in the theory of kamma (i.e., in its effects or not), the Abhiṇhapaccavekkhitabbaṭhānasuta will introduce the reader to essential counsel the Buddha repeatedly gave on the possible effects of good and bad actions, on wholesome or unwholesome deeds (abhiṇha + paccavekkhitabba + ṭhāna — to repeatedly + put before one’s eyes, reflected upon + the ground, reason). Reflecting upon one’s intentions will result in improved positive conduct and well-being for oneself and others. The performance of kamma is nothing but the determined realisation and purposeful accomplishment of one’s positive or negative volition. Whether there may or may not be any negative results of actions, reflecting and acting in this way still helps a person to rest peacefully and live a good life.