“If you want to know your past life, look at your present condition.
If you want to know your future life, look at your present actions.”
This teaching attributed to Guru Rinpoche expresses the Buddhist principle of karma in a very direct way. Our present circumstances are not random; they are shaped by causes and actions from the past. In the same way, our future is not predetermined by fate but is being created right now through the choices we make. The quote invites responsibility rather than fatalism. Instead of worrying about the past or speculating about the future, it encourages awareness of our current behavior, intentions, and actions. By acting with wisdom, compassion, and mindfulness today, we plant the seeds for a more positive future experience.
The frame not included.
This piece is handwritten using a calligraphy pen. It’s made to order and includes artist’s seal.
Size: 16″ x 12″
Medium: Calligraphy Pen
Please note that each work is made to order which makes each one unique. Your piece could show some slight variation from the one which is pictured here.















