Those who are in the minority ethnic groups, especially, are tracing their roots to learn about their cultural heritage. Although the practice of tracing one's roots seems to be a new and modern trend, Buddhism has always taught it as one of the important practices. There are many causes established in the past in order for us to exist today.
Direct causes are physical and material things, such as food, clothing, a home etc.
Indirect causes, which are more important, are also known as unseen blessings. These are things we often cannot see with our naked eyes. Living plants, are constantly producing oxygen for us to breathe and exist. Farmers work hard to produce the vegetables we consume. Children feel the love and compassion of their parents.