Continuation of the discussion of karma
Venerable Thubten Chodron 
Essence of Refined Gold 
Jul 12, 2007 Part of a series of teachings on Essence of Refined Gold by the Third Dalai Lama, Gyalwa Sonam Gyatso. The text is a commentary on Songs of Experience by Lama Tsongkhapa.
- Tragic events can strengthen resolve to purify the mind
- The five factors that determine the weight of karma
- Explanation of when karma is or is not accumulated
- A review of intention karma and intended karma
- Further discussion of the ten pathways of action leading to a rebirth
Essence of Refined Gold 27 (download)
Venerable Thubten Chodron
Venerable Chodron emphasizes the practical application of Buddha’s teachings in our daily lives and is especially skilled at explaining them in ways easily understood and practiced by Westerners. She is well known for her warm, humorous, and lucid teachings. She was ordained as a Buddhist nun in 1977 by Kyabje Ling Rinpoche in Dharamsala, India, and in 1986 she received bhikshuni (full) ordination in Taiwan. Read her full bio.
