The Earth That Swallowed All Beasts: Ocean as the Karmic Arena

This article examines the ocean as a primordial force in the karmic cycle of extinction and rebirth. From prehistoric marine life to the mass extinctions caused by oceanic upheavals, the sea has functioned not only as a womb of life but also as a devourer of species. The discussion blends paleontological records with Buddhist interpretations of karma, suggesting that the ocean reflects the impartiality of nature’s judgment. It becomes a karmic arena where both evolution and extinction are guided by cause and effect beyond intention. The article also explores how ancient shorelines serve as silent archives of vanished lives.