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So must the influences of the parents or progenitors, as in the case of the animal world be taken into account in respect to the conception and growth of their offspring.

The emphasis on intent is also found in Hinduism, and Buddhism may have influenced karma theories of Hinduism.

In the scriptures, Queen Mallika, the consort of King Kosala, remembering a lie she had uttered, suffered for about seven days in a state of misery when she lied to her husband to cover some misbehaviour.

King Dutthagamini of Ceylon Sri Lanka was in the habit of giving alms to the Bhikkhus monks before he took his own meals.

, Quote: "This general scheme remained basic to later Hinduism, to Jainism, and to Buddhism.

Further, a person can transfer one's own good karma to living family members and ancestors.

Williams refers to , p.

The earliest Buddhist biographies of the Buddha mention these Vedic-era teachers.

"; [b] Steven Collins 1994 , Religion and Practical Reason Editors: Frank Reynolds, David Tracy , State Univ of New York Press, , p.