karma
Teachings related to the law of karma and its effects, or how intentional actions of body, speech, and mind affect our circumstances and experiences. The law of karma and its effects explains how present experience is the product of past actions and how present actions affect future experience. Posts include teachings on the types and characteristics of karma and how to use an understanding of karma in daily life.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Three destructive actions of mind
Of the ten destructive actions, the three mental actions are the motivator for all the…
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The destructive actions of speech
An explanation of the karma related to our use of speech: lying, divisive speech, harsh…
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The three physical destructive actions
Intention and motivation produce different results from our actions. Being honest with ourselves helps us…
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General characteristics of karma
An introduction to karma, what it is, what it is not, and how karma relates…
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The practice of refuge
Having taken refuge, how to practice it by respecting the Buddha, the Dharma, and the…
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Benefits of having taken refuge
We become Buddhists, establish the foundation for all further vows. Eliminate negative and accumulate positive…
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Sister Donald Corcoran - Sep 30, 1991
Sister Donald Corcoran Comparing and contrasting views
A comparison of religious views to support interfaith practice.
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The lower realms
An in-depth look at the lower realms, the causes for rebirth there, and the benefits…
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Obtaining a precious human life
The purpose and meaning of a precious human life, and the difficulty of obtaining such…
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The freedoms of a precious human life
The purpose of reflecting on a precious human life and learning to recognize the eight…
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Relying on teachers in thought
Review of the advantages of relying and disadvantages of not relying on a teacher as…
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Visualizing the merit field and offering the seven-l...
How to set up the meditation session by doing the refuge visualization, contemplating the four…
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