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 Two aims and four reliances
Continuing Chapter 8 “A Systematic Approach,” covering the sections “Value of the Stages of the…
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Paths for spiritual development
Beginning Chapter 8 “A Systematic Approach” and covering the section “Paths for Spiritual Development” explaining…
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The ripening of karma
The workings of karma including what karma ripens first, definite and indefinite karma, when karma…
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The three results of karma
Thinking about the long-term results of our actions helps us pause and think before we…
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Factors that determine the weight of karma
The factors that determine the weight of karmic imprints and the experiences they bring, both…
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The general and specific characteristics of karma
How understanding karma and it's effects will help us to be more mindful of our…
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Open Heart, Clear Mind study guide
Study guide to the book Open Heart, Clear Mind, a foundational and profound introduction to…
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Bob Wilson Aging gracefully and with gratitude
Bob shares some of the practices (Dharma and other) that have benefited him throughout his…
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Transforming aging and illness into the path
One of Venerable Chodron's long-time students contemplates acceptance and slowing down.
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One teacher, many traditions: But what is the path?
How the Buddha's many discourses are not contradictory but show he was a skillful teacher…
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Chapter 7: Verses 59-76
Cultivating the far-reaching practice of joyous effort brings joy to dharma practice and is a…
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The reasoning behind rebirth
How we can use an understanding of the nature of mind and logical reasoning to…
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