Stages of the Path

Lamrim teachings provide a step-by-step approach to practicing the entire path to awakening.

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The permutations of karma

What makes karma certain or uncertain to be experienced. The factors that influence when karma…

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Virtuous karma and its effects

How virtuous karma is created and the types of results it brings. An explanation of…

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The effects of negative karma

Reflecting on the karmic results of each of the 10 nonvirtues inspires us to abstain…

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What makes karma powerful

Reflecting on four ways in which karma is powerful helps us to make our virtuous…

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The factors that influence karmic weight

A look at the various factors that make virtuous and nonvirtuous karma heavier or lighter.…

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The mental nonvirtues: coveting, malice and wrong views

The four branches of coveting, malice and wrong views that make them a complete karmic…

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The nonvirtues of harsh speech and idle talk

The four branches of a complete karma for harsh speech and idle talk. The many…

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The nonvirtues of lying and divisive speech

The four branches of a complete karma for lying and divisive speech. Why creating a…

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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…

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Developing conviction in karma

What it means to have conviction in karma. The four principles of karma. The four…

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Gomchen Lamrim review: Refuge in the Three Jewels

A stable refuge comes from understanding the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. By strengthening our refuge…

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