Narya

[Marileangorifurnimaluim]

On topic, magic is not in keeping with the theory of karma as described in the Abhidharmakosha of Vasubandu in ancient India. Current commentaries and translations can be found by Thrangu Rinpoche, and it's the subject of Lorig (Mind) and Dudra (Phenomena) in first year Buddhist college (Shedra) at Nitartha Institute. Cool stuff. If you prefer the ancient school, a translation of Mipham's turn of the century Khes-juk (Gateway to Knowledge) is underway.
As Gandalf told Pippin, get me started on this subject "and for once you may have an answer longer than you wish." Perhaps even longer than my name.

Karma not being part of the philosophy of ME (save in the most generalized form) you are spared. I dislike the idea of the Illuvatar playing an active role in motivating magic, as it steals free will. Therefore I take door number two.

--Maril