Theos-Talk Archives (October 1994 Message tl00033)

This is Jim Santucci

I have a question that is puzzling me.  Does anyone have
information on the origins of the concept of group karma (race,
family, nation, etc.).  In my readings, there is no reference--at
least no overt reference--to the concept in Buddhism although
Reichenberg in his book, Karma, states that Theravade alludes to
it.

I am of the opinion that it is strictly a Theosophical concept.
Does that mean that it first arises in the writings of HPB or
does it come from elsewhere.  I have not had the time to check
the Collected writings or the Letters from the Mahatmas, so any
help you can give would be most appreciated.