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 Taking precepts
Working with our attachment to approval by counteracting self-centered thoughts, and the various types of…
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Ethical conduct on the path
Where ethical conduct fits into the Buddhist path, and the benefits of practicing ethical conduct.
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Giving up grasping
Practicing now so that giving up our body, wealth, and friends at the time of…
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What matters at the time of death
Cutting the cord of attachment and aversion so that we can be free from petty…
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Preparing for death
Reflecting on the deaths happening around us constantly is a warning for us to practice…
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The purpose of remembering death
Clarifying that the purpose of keeping our death in mind is not to cause fear,…
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Cleaning up our relationships
With the certainty of death in mind, we want to make sure that we die…
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The certainty of death
Overcoming our denial around death helps us to make our lives more meaningful.
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Making wise choices in life
How our actions have effects on ourselves and others, and how to make wise decisions…
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Anonymous - Jul 15, 2015
Anonymous The grief and resilience of a mother
A mother writes about taking refuge in the Dharma after her son's breakdown.
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Creating the causes for happiness
How the long-term view of creating causes for our future happiness helps us to be…
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Being fearless in making life meaningful
Appreciating the value of our precious human life, especially respecting our interest in spiritual growth…
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