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The disadvantages of cyclic existence: Part 2
In-depth teaching on the third through the sixth disadvantage of cyclic existence. This teaching completes…
View PostThe disadvantages of cyclic existence: Part 1
Introduction to the fourth preliminary practice, the six disadvantages of cyclic existence, with an in-depth…
View PostKarma, samsara, and dukkha
A comprehensive teaching on the intricate interplay of karma and its myriad manifestations of results.…
View PostThe four types of karmic results
The four types of ripening created from karmic results include our habits, where we are…
View PostThe weight of karmic actions
The heaviness or lightness of our karmic actions are determined by five factors. We look…
View PostVirtuous and nonvirtuous paths of action
If we become aware of our virtuous and nonvirtuous paths of action we quickly see…
View PostFour-point contemplation of karma
The many types and purposes of preliminary or preparatory practices. Four points in the contemplation…
View PostHolding others dear
How to counteract the judgmental mind that over-emphasizes the faults of others.
View PostThe welfare of all beings
What it means to work for the wellbeing and happiness of all sentient beings. Seeing…
View PostThe shaper of our life and death
An understanding of karma changes how we choose to live our lives.
View PostThe reality of our existence
Seeing that there is no freedom when we take rebirth under ignorance, afflictions, and karma.…
View PostContemplating death
Contemplating death helps us establish healthy relationships with our friends, our possessions, and our body.
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