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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A young woman works in the Sravasti Abbey garden.
Karma and Your Life

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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A young woman works in the Sravasti Abbey garden.
Karma and Your Life

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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Thangka image of Nagarjuna.
Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

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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Essence of a Human Life

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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Essence of a Human Life

Establishing a daily practice

How to integrate the Dharma into our daily lives from the time we wake up…

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Essence of a Human Life

Making wise decisions

Key principles that we can use to make decisions that will create the causes of…

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Essence of a Human Life

Gambling and other addictions

Expanding on the precept not to take intoxicants to include other activities, such as gambling,…

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Essence of a Human Life

The five lay precepts

The first three of the five lay precepts: not to kill, steal, or engage in…

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