Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Following are excerpts from an interview with Ven. Ajahn Suchart Abhijato Maha Thera of Thailand. The Maha Thera is well known across the globe for his impactful Dhamma teaching methods and meditation practices.

Q: Can the advancement of modern technology influence an individual's Kamma? For instance, suppose a baby is born with a health condition that prohibits him from leading a normal life which is clearly the result of a bad Kamma he had committed during a previous birth. But thanks to surgical intervention he is fully recovered. Using current technology, he was able to overcome his previous negative Karmic consequences. Could you explain how modern technology/medical innovation can help to mitigate negative Kar...