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Venerable Thubten Chodron “Good Karma”: Creating the causes for th...
Karma and its effects explains the link between actions and experiences. By changing our mental…
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This precious human life
The third of three talks based on the book “Good Karma: How to Create the…
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Influencing and benefitting others
The second of three talks based on the book “Good Karma: How to Create the…
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Taking responsibility for our experiences
The first of three talks based on the book "Good Karma: How to Create the…
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The best joyous effort
How letting go of our attachment to our endeavors makes engaging in them more joyful.
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The best fortitude
How anger and arrogance are related and why humility is a helpful antidote.
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Review of generosity and ethical conduct
Summarizing what the Kadam masters say about giving and ethical discipline.
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“Good Karma”: Creating the causes for th...
The teachings on karma show that we are in the process of creating our future…
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The wheel of karmic actions and results
Commentary on selected verses from the thought training poem "The Wheel of Sharp Weapons" from…
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Applying the teachings on karma in our lives
How to apply the teachings on karma in daily life to engage in constructive actions…
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The four characteristics of karma and purification
Understanding the four basic principles of karma helps to transform actions in a positive way.…
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Mind as the source of happiness and pain
The principle cause of our experience is our previous karma, actions done in the past.…
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