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So, the other day Sharon Stone commented that what happened in Shi-chuan, China, was totally the Chinese government's karma. She suggested that the earthquake happened because of their cruel policies and that's why they now needed to suffer and take all the consequences. Ge... what's karma then?

People mostly believe that if we do something good, we will have good deeds returned to us in one way or another. On the other hand, suppose anyone did something evil, then that event one day will come back and kick that person's ass. However, how do we know what karma comes back when they do come back? What signs can we judge/tell IT IS WHAT IT IS?

A lot of people in Asia tend to believe to become a good person – even a highly successful person - they not only have to rely on their own efforts but also their ancestors. So they burn lots of good incense and paying tribute to both them and the Gods.

Karma is a complex yet simple word to be thinking and talking about.