Vipāka (Sanskrit and Pāli) is a Jain and Buddhist term for the ripening or maturation of karma (Pāli kamma), or intentional actions. The theory of karmic action and result (kamma-vipāka) is a central belief within the Buddhist tradition.
Alternate translations The term vipaka is translated as: effect (Ven. D. Mahinda TheraBuddhist Points Misunderstood, by Ven. D. Mahinda Thera) maturation (Keown, 2000, loc 810–813) ripening (Harvey, 1990, p. 39) result
Within the discourses The Samyutta Nikaya states:
See also Karma in Buddhism Phala Rebirth
References
Sources
External links Anguttara Nikaya, Chakka Nipata, Mahavagga, Nibbedhika Sutta , p. 359, 6th Syn. Edn. Samyutta Nikaya. Nidana-samyutta, Bhumija Sutta , p. 275, 6th Syn. Edn