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The Buddha frequently taught about causality, one form of which is the law of karma and its effects.

According to the Buddhist teachings, the Buddha always forgives us, no matter what we do.

In general, positive actions (such as helping people and being generous) lead to good experiences and happiness, while negative actions (such as harming others and being deceitful) lead to bad experiences and unhappiness.

For me, the coronavirus is a powerful teacher about life, death, change, compassion, and resilience.

The tradition of spiritual seekers accepting alms from layfolk already existed at the time of the Buddha—in fact, meeting a wandering mendicant and being impressed by his serenity was one of the experiences that inspired Siddhartha Gautama to embark on a spiritual quest.

The Buddha recognized a deeper truth—that all the material aid in the world cannot prevent aging, sickness, and death.