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 Chapter 1: Verses 63-68
Refuting inherent existence by refuting inherent coming and going. How the impermanent, transitory person, experiences…
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Divisive speech
How our speech can cause disharmony in our relationships. (Plus a sneak preview of the…
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Living with integrity
Reflecting on the nonvirtuous action of lying, especially when others cannot handle the truth.
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The pathways of physical nonvirtue
Practical advice on living wisely by avoiding killing, stealing, and sexual misconduct.
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Experiencing the results of karma
How karma affects our habits and our experiences in life.
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Creating the causes of happiness
How understanding karma helps us to focus on what truly matters, and to create the…
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The nine-point death meditation
Reflecting on our relationships with money, possessions, friends, and relatives, and the karma we create…
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Moving towards our spiritual goals
While it is important to know what we are moving away from in our spiritual…
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Stopping the harm: Practicing ethical conduct
How the practice of ethical conduct is necessary for us to have a sense of…
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The importance of daily practice
How to reason with the afflicted mind and deal with "freak-outs" in our practice. Similarities…
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Reducing attachment, cultivating confidence
An example of how to meditate to loosen our craving for others' approval. The right…
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Letting go of identities
Becoming aware of the identities we cling to and how they hinder our spiritual practice.
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