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
In Buddhism, a bad cause is considered the source of suffering.
There is a saying: 'Evil cause, evil effect.'
evil acts bring evil results; sow evil and reap evil
Compound of 悪 (evil) and 因 (cause), used in Buddhist contexts to denote a cause of suffering.