karmic causality does not follow a straightforward arithmetic logic, as is often assumed. It is far more intricate and largely beyond ordinary understanding, a complexity that becomes apparent when we consider the Buddhist worldview of radical interconnectedness. The same action can yield vastly different outcomes depending on the conditions in which it is performed.

Jin Y. Park (?-), Jin Y. Park is the William Fraser McDowell Chair Professor and chair of the department of philosophy and religion at American University. Her research examines Buddhism, gender, and power, with attention to marginalized voices in philosophy and religion.