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 Understanding and transforming our difficulties
The second of three talks given at a retreat based on the book, "Good Karma:…
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Planting seeds for the life we want
The first of three talks given at a retreat based on the book, “Good Karma:…
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The path to awakening: An overview
An overview of the path to awakening highlighting important points. How the lamrim system provides…
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Mind and rebirth
Using reasoning to establish confidence in the continuity of the mind and rebirth. How to…
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The value and purpose of a precious human life
The purpose of Dharma practice is to bring a sense of internal peace, well being…
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Creating the causes for a precious human life
How meditation on the value of a precious human life generates great enthusiasm for Dharma…
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The importance of reflecting on a precious human life
Developing self-confidence and appreciating our potential are the chief purposes of contemplating our precious human…
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Refuge and precept discussion questions
Topics for discussion regarding taking refuge in the Three Jewels and the five lay precepts.
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Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe Chapter 14: Verses 338-346
Teachings on the verses refuting inherently existent components, one and different, causes and effects.
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Chapter 13: Verses 307-310
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe continues the teachings on refuting the inherent existence of visual objects.
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The results of virtue and nonvirtue
In order to create the causes for upper rebirth and awakening it's important to discern…
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The advantages of living ethically
Ethical conduct is primary cause of higher rebirth. Developing ethical conduct involves abandoning thirteen activities…
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