Kusala

Observation on Three Buddhist Ethical Terms: Kusala, Akusala and Kiriyà as reflected in the Pàli Literature

By Kusala

The paper examines the ethical terms *Kusala* (wholesome), *Akusala* (unwholesome), and *Kiriyà* (functional conduct) in Buddhist soteriology, analyzing their roles in early Nikāyas, Abhidhamma, and…