noun
root of evil; bad cause
Buddhist term referring to a cause that produces suffering or negative karma; often contrasted with 善因 (good cause).
Antonyms: 善因
仏教では、悪因は苦しみの原因とされる。
In Buddhism, a bad cause is considered the source of suffering.
悪因悪果という言葉がある。
There is a saying: 'Evil cause, evil effect.'