Gomchen Lamrim
Commentary on The Essence of All Eloquent Speech by the great meditator Ngawang Drakpa of Dagpo.
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The nonvirtues of stealing and sexual misconduct
The four branches of a complete karma for stealing and sexual misconduct. Looking at sexual…
View PostThe nonvirtues of lying and divisive speech
The four branches of a complete karma for lying and divisive speech. Why creating a…
View PostThe nonvirtues of harsh speech and idle talk
The four branches of a complete karma for harsh speech and idle talk. The many…
View PostThe mental nonvirtues: coveting, malice and wrong views
The four branches of coveting, malice and wrong views that make them a complete karmic…
View PostThe factors that influence karmic weight
A look at the various factors that make virtuous and nonvirtuous karma heavier or lighter.…
View PostWhat makes karma powerful
Reflecting on four ways in which karma is powerful helps us to make our virtuous…
View PostThe effects of negative karma
Reflecting on the karmic results of each of the 10 nonvirtues inspires us to abstain…
View PostVirtuous karma and its effects
How virtuous karma is created and the types of results it brings. An explanation of…
View PostThe permutations of karma
What makes karma certain or uncertain to be experienced. The factors that influence when karma…
View PostGomchen Lamrim review: Developing conviction in karma
A review of the four general principles of karma and the four parts of a…
View PostContemplating specific aspects of karma
The naturally negative actions and those proscribed by the Buddha. The eight favorable conditions for…
View PostGomchen Lamrim review: Reliance on a spiritual mentor
A review of the key points of relying on a spiritual mentor including a guided…
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