Center: Underneath all of the levels and layers of inner process affecting Karma is the Center of Consciousness (or whatever name one chooses to call it). Understanding the process of Karma and its sources does not require one to use or believe in any particular term or concept for this ultimate level that we are here calling Center of Consciousness. The principles and processes of Karma apply to all people, regardless of how we might conceive this core of consciousness.

Conditioning: It is the conditioning of this otherwise pure consciousness that relates to Karma and the sources of actions, speech, and thoughts. The Center of Consciousness has been placed on this chart so that we can see the way in which this conditioning process happens.