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 Four kinds of self-confidence, ten powers
Explaining the four kinds of self-confidence and the first three of the ten powers, teaching…
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Venerable Sangye Khadro Sexual misconduct, lying, and divisive speech
The four aspects of sexual misconduct, lying and divisive speech.
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The four aspects of killing and stealing
What comprises a complete path of action of killing and stealing.
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Happiness and pain come from the mind
Answering questions about karma, emotions and how to progress on the spiritual path.
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The general characteristics of karma
Explanation of the four general characteristics of karma.
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Preparing well for our death
Spiritual practices that we can do to live a meaningful life and prepare for our…
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Recognizing impermanence
Meditating on and understanding impermanence can help us to deal with our fear of death.
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Wholesome fear of death
Developing a healthy attitude to death that supports our Dharma practice.
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Facing hardship for the Dharma
How enduring hardship for the sake of the Dharma is worthwhile, freeing us from mental…
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Results of transgressing ethical commitments
The importance of ethical commitments and taking our practice seriously.
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Q&A on karma
The importance of developing equanimity and questions from the audience about how karma works.
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