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What is kamma? Primarily, it means intentional actions in thought, word, and deed; secondarily, the results of intentional actions — past or present — which are shaped by the quality of the intention behind those actions.

Question 1. What is kamma? Thanissaro Bhikkhu: The word “kamma” has two meanings, depending on context. Primarily, it means intentional actions in thought, word, and deed [AN 6:63]; secondarily, the results of intentional actions — past or present — which are shaped by the quality of the intention behind those actions [SN 35:145]. ~ "Karma Q & A, a Study Guide"
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The cause of suffering lies inside. You suffer, not from what comes into the mind, but from what comes out of it. Things outside are not the real cause of your suffering. If they were, you’d have to make the world a perfect place.

"The cause of suffering lies inside. You suffer, not from what comes into the mind, but from what comes out of it. Things outside — society, the climate — might be atrocious, but they’re not the real cause of your suffering. If they were, then in the quest to put an end to suffering, you’d have to make the world a perfect place. But the world resists being made perfect." ~ Thanissaro Bhikkhu "Four Noble Truths"
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