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 Samten “Precious Garland” review: Quiz question...
Discussion of the first seven quiz questions on Chapter 1.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Quiz questions for Precious Garland: Intro to verse 24
Questions to review understanding of the talks on Nagarjuna’s "Precious Garland of Advice for a…
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Living in the joy of the Dharma
The dedication verse encourages us to turn away from the hustle and bustle of our…
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Establishing a daily practice
How to integrate the Dharma into our daily lives from the time we wake up…
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Making wise decisions
Key principles that we can use to make decisions that will create the causes of…
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Gambling and other addictions
Expanding on the precept not to take intoxicants to include other activities, such as gambling,…
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The five lay precepts
The first three of the five lay precepts: not to kill, steal, or engage in…
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Qualities of the Sangha Jewel
The qualities of the Sangha Jewel according to Maitreya's Treatise on the Sublime Continuum.
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Qualities of the Dharma Jewel
The qualities of the Dharma Jewel according to Maitreya's Treatise on the Sublime Continuum.
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Emptiness and buddha nature
The eight qualities of the Buddha listed in Maitreya's Treatise on the Sublime Continuum.
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Being realistic and compassionate
How to hold a mind of compassion for ourselves and others when we are overwhelmed…
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