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 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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More qualities of the Buddha
Relating more qualities of the Buddha to a verse that is used to praise the…
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The four fearlessnesses of the Buddha
The four things that a Buddha has confidence in, and how reflecting on this can…
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Causal and resultant refuge
The order in which we will realize and become the Three Jewels, and an analogy…
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Love does no harm
How to practice harmlessness and love through good ethical conduct, especially in terms of our…
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Taking refuge in the Three Jewels
The importance of developing convictional faith as the basis for our refuge in the Three…
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Having a kind heart
How being kind to ourselves enables us to be kind to others, creating a win-win…
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Karma is not cast in concrete
The importance of engaging in the four opponent powers as soon as we recognize that…
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