{"id":6283,"date":"2025-12-13T09:45:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T14:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drsoelwin.laymandhamma.com\/%e1%80%80%e1%80%bb%e1%80%b1%e1%80%b8%e1%80%87%e1%80%b0%e1%80%b8%e1%80%90%e1%80%84%e1%80%ba%e1%80%95%e1%80%ab%e1%80%9e%e1%80%8a%e1%80%ba-%e1%80%86%e1%80%9b%e1%80%ac%e1%80%80%e1%80%bc%e1%80%ae%e1%80%b8\/"},"modified":"2025-12-20T17:28:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T22:28:46","slug":"%e1%80%80%e1%80%af%e1%80%9e%e1%80%ad%e1%80%af%e1%80%9c%e1%80%ba%e1%80%94%e1%80%be%e1%80%84%e1%80%b7%e1%80%ba-%e1%80%a1%e1%80%80%e1%80%af%e1%80%9e%e1%80%ad%e1%80%af%e1%80%9c%e1%80%ba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drsoelwin.laymandhamma.com\/en\/%e1%80%80%e1%80%af%e1%80%9e%e1%80%ad%e1%80%af%e1%80%9c%e1%80%ba%e1%80%94%e1%80%be%e1%80%84%e1%80%b7%e1%80%ba-%e1%80%a1%e1%80%80%e1%80%af%e1%80%9e%e1%80%ad%e1%80%af%e1%80%9c%e1%80%ba\/","title":{"rendered":"\u1000\u102f\u101e\u102d\u102f\u101c\u103a \u1021\u1000\u102f\u101e\u102d\u102f\u101c\u103a"},"content":{"rendered":"

Can Kusala Remove Akusala? and the Nature of Kamma<\/h1>\n

Thank you, Brother. The question you asked is very fundamental and important. As Buddhists, it is very necessary for us to understand the nature of Kusala and Akusala<\/strong>. It is very good that you asked by taking the example of Devadatta's assassination attempt, which you have remembered since you were young.<\/p>\n

The Example of the Buddha and Devadatta<\/h2>\n

Even though the Buddha had attained Enlightenment, when Devadatta attempted to kill him with a large boulder, the rock shattered step by step, and finally, only a stone splinter remained and injured the Buddha's royal toe<\/strong>. We were taught in the past that this event occurred because kammic debt still existed<\/strong>. Therefore, you understood that \"Kusala cannot remove Akusala, it can only dilute it<\/strong>.\"<\/p>\n

This view is correct on one side. However, on the other side, it is necessary to understand profound concepts. I want to explain this now.<\/p>\n

The Truth of Kusala and Akusala<\/h2>\n

Kusala is the mind that is faultless and produces good results<\/strong>. Akusala is the mind that is faulty and produces bad results<\/strong>. The Buddha preached, \"Avoid evil, do good<\/strong>.\" These two are the fundamental principles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The main point of your question is whether Kusala can remove Akusala or only dilute it<\/strong>. In my view, these two are effects that differ by stages<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Kamma Kusala<\/strong> and Dilution <strong<\/h3>\n

Kamma Kusala<\/strong> refers to the good actions we perform. These Kusalas can dilute<\/strong> the effects of Akusala Kammas. For example, suppose you committed an Akusala Kamma in a past life. When it is time for that Kamma to give results, you will suffer. However, if you have performed many Kusala Kammas in this life, those Kusala Kammas can lighten the effect<\/strong> of that Akusala Kamma. This is called diluting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The injury to the Buddha's toe demonstrates this nature. In a past life, the Buddha committed an Akusala Kamma<\/strong>. When that Kamma arrived to give results, he suffered the injury to his toe through Devadatta's attempt. However, because the Buddha had fulfilled many Kusala P\u0101ram\u012bs<\/strong>, the result of that Akusala Kamma became very light<\/strong>. Originally, that Kamma might have been one that could cause death. But due to the diluting action<\/strong> of Kusalas, only the injury to the toe occurred.<\/p>\n

\u00d1\u0101\u1e47a Kusala<\/strong> and Eradicating Akusala<\/h3>\n

However, \u00d1\u0101\u1e47a Kusala (Wisdom Merit) can completely eradicate Akusala<\/strong>. \u00d1\u0101\u1e47a Kusala<\/strong> is the mind complete with Sati, Sam\u0101dhi, and Pa\u00f1\u00f1\u0101<\/strong>. The Wisdom (\u00d1\u0101\u1e47a)<\/strong> that arises through practicing Vipassan\u0101 meditation can cut off Akusala Kammas at the root<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

When the Buddha attained Arahattamagga \u00d1\u0101\u1e47a<\/strong>, the roots of Kilesa were completely cut off<\/strong>. Therefore, after becoming enlightened, new Akusala minds no longer arose<\/strong>. However, past Kammas still remained to give results<\/strong>. These past Kammas are called Kammic Debts (Va\u1e6d\u1e6da)<\/strong>. These debts can give results only in this life<\/strong>. Since the Buddha would enter Parinibb\u0101na<\/strong> in the next existence, no debts remained.<\/p>\n

Sati<\/strong> and Up\u0101d\u0101na<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We need to live with Sati<\/strong> in daily life. When there is Sati, Up\u0101d\u0101na (Clinging) does not attach<\/strong>. When Up\u0101d\u0101na does not attach, new Kammas do not arise<\/strong>. When new Kammas do not arise, Sa\u1e43s\u0101ra does not revolve<\/strong>. This can be understood through the principle of Pa\u1e6diccasamupp\u0101da<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

I always say that the main point is to have Sati in the Subsequent Mind after the Preceding Mind. When seeing with the eye, be mindful that \"I see<\/strong>\". When hearing with the ear, be mindful that \"I hear<\/strong>\". By being mindful straight in the present<\/strong> like this, one can replace Up\u0101d\u0101na<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Good Friends and Practice<\/h2>\n

In your next question, you asked \"How should one calm the mind and live when anger arises?<\/strong>\" What I want to say is that Good Friends (Kaly\u0101\u1e47a Mitta) are needed<\/strong> to be able to take it to heart daily. If one lives alone, it is difficult to make it a habit<\/strong>. It is necessary to group up with Dhamma friends<\/strong> and discuss Dhamma.<\/p>\n

When anger arises, it is necessary to know the causes and effects<\/strong>. Anger is Akusala<\/strong>. Because of anger, new Kammas arise<\/strong>. Those new Kammas cause suffering<\/strong>. Take this nature to heart.<\/strong> When anger arises, notice it with Sati<\/strong>. Be mindful that \"Anger is happening.<\/strong>\" By being mindful like that, anger will gradually decrease<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2><\/h2>\n

Kusala can dilute<\/strong> Akusala, and \u00d1\u0101\u1e47a Kusala<\/strong> can cut off Akusala at the root<\/strong>. We must try to develop Sati, Sam\u0101dhi, and Pa\u00f1\u00f1\u0101<\/strong> to reach from Kamma Kusala<\/strong> to \u00d1\u0101\u1e47a Kusala<\/strong>. Practice the habit of having Sati in the Subsequent Mind after the Preceding Mind in daily life. Discuss Dhamma with Good Friends<\/strong>. By doing so, you will gradually be liberated from the suffering of Kilesa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Thank you, Brother. Your question is very good. Continue to strive with Sati<\/strong>. Apply S\u012bla, Sam\u0101dhi, Pa\u00f1\u00f1\u0101<\/strong> in daily life. Just as you do not forget your telephone, do not forget S\u012bla, Sam\u0101dhi, and Pa\u00f1\u00f1\u0101. This is the most valuable property<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Dr. Soe Lwin (Mandalay)<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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