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 The nonvirtues of harsh speech and idle talk
The four branches of a complete karma for harsh speech and idle talk. The many…
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The nonvirtues of lying and divisive speech
The four branches of a complete karma for lying and divisive speech. Why creating a…
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The nonvirtues of stealing and sexual misconduct
The four branches of a complete karma for stealing and sexual misconduct. Looking at sexual…
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Developing conviction in karma
What it means to have conviction in karma. The four principles of karma. The four…
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Chapter 2: Verses 124-136
By decreasing our faults, like lying and greed, and enhancing our good qualities, we can…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa “Precious Garland” review: Quiz question...
Discussion of quiz questions 16-19 to review verses from Chapter 1.
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Karma and your life: Questions and answers, part 3
Responses to questions on karma in daily situations and relationships, how we can refrain from…
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Karma and your life: The results of karma
An understanding of karma gives us the power to create the kind of experiences we…
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Karma and your life: Questions and answers, part 2
Responses to questions on karma and how we can create the causes in this life…
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Karma and your life: Questions and answers, part 1
Responses to questions on karma in daily life situations and how to use an understanding…
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Karma and your life: The four characteristics of karma
By knowing what karma is and the general characteristics we can bring an awareness to…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi “Precious Garland” review: Quiz question...
Discussion of quiz questions 8 to 15 to review verses from Chapter 1.
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