What kind of actions become bad karma? The answer is actions which go against the ethics and teachings of Buddhism. There are ten kinds of bad karma or action, and they are carried out by three elements, the “Body”, “Mouth” and “Mind.”

• Body: killing, stealing and adultery.
• Mouth: lying, flattery, having a double-edged tongue, and abuse.
• Mind: greed, ego and complaining.

These three elements influence each other and, when mixed together, cause even deeper karma.