Karma of killing but without ill intention

Buddhist ethical conduct including the Five Precepts (Pañcasikkhāpada), and Eightfold Ethical Conduct (Aṭṭhasīla).
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SarathW
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Re: Karma of killing but without ill intention

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Adam1234 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:40 pm
SarathW wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 8:36 pm You can kill un-knowingly.
You can't kill unintentionally.
What if you intend it but do not realize the means?
Then it becomes lower karma.
“As the lamp consumes oil, the path realises Nibbana”
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Sha Bac
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Re: Karma of killing but without ill intention

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SarathW wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:42 pm
Adam1234 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:40 pm
SarathW wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 8:36 pm You can kill un-knowingly.
You can't kill unintentionally.
What if you intend it but do not realize the means?
Then it becomes lower karma.
So if a person has supernormal powers and intend to kill but do not realize their thoughts will bring this about...
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SarathW
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Re: Karma of killing but without ill intention

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Adam1234 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:44 pm
SarathW wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:42 pm
Adam1234 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:40 pm

What if you intend it but do not realize the means?
Then it becomes lower karma.
So if a person has supernormal powers and intend to kill but do not realize their thoughts will bring this about...
The way I understand that the aversion has many levels.
At least three main levels. (action via speech,body and mind)
Bodily action is the most gross so they keep you attached to sensual realms.
I am not 100% sure of these.
:shrug:
“As the lamp consumes oil, the path realises Nibbana”
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