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'''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 Thera<ref>[http://www.metta.lk/english/buddhist-points.htm Buddhist Points Misunderstood], by Ven. D. Mahinda Thera</ref>) * maturation (Keown, 2000, loc 810–813) * ripening (Harvey, 1990, p. 39{{sfn|Harvey|1990|p=39-40}}) * result
==Within the discourses== The Samyutta Nikaya states: {{quote| According to the seed that’s sown,<br /> So is the fruit you reap therefrom,<br /> Doer of good will gather good,<br /> Doer of evil, evil reaps,<br /> Down is the seed and thou shalt taste the fruit thereof. |Saṃyutta Nikāya}}
== See also == * Karma in Buddhism * Phala * Rebirth
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==Sources== {{refbegin}} * {{Citation| last =Harvey | first =Peter | year =1990 |title =Introduction to Buddhism | publisher =Cambridge University Press}} {{refend}}
==External links== * [http://www.accesstoinsight.org/canon/sutta/anguttara/an06-063.html Anguttara Nikaya, Chakka Nipata, Mahavagga, Nibbedhika Sutta] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060217210750/http://www.accesstoinsight.org/canon/sutta/anguttara/an06-063.html |date=2006-02-17 }}, p. 359, 6th Syn. Edn. * [http://www.accesstoinsight.org/canon/sutta/samyutta/sn12-025.html Samyutta Nikaya. Nidana-samyutta, Bhumija Sutta] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060513162513/http://www.accesstoinsight.org/canon/sutta/samyutta/sn12-025.html |date=2006-05-13 }}, p. 275, 6th Syn. Edn
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