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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The far-reaching practice of fortitude
The three types of fortitude that help to transform how we view hardships and overcome…
View PostVerse 96: Do not do unto others
How we often go against the golden rule by inflicting the harm we have received…
View PostVerse 95: The wisest amongst learned beings
Knowing what to practice and what to abandon on the spiritual path makes us wise.
View PostWhat is karma?
A meditation for the Daily Dharma Gathering on the four general characteristics of karma.
View PostVerse 94: Those with right livelihood
How to practice right livelihood as monastics and laypeople.
View PostCherishing others
The benefits of cherishing others and practicing fortitude. Verses 119-134 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's…
View PostTransforming hindrances and adversity
How our spiritual progress is dependent on all sentient beings. Verses 103-118 of Chapter 6…
View PostChallenging the ego
How the Dharma challenges our self-centered mind. Verses 99-102 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's "Engaging…
View PostWorking with jealousy
Counteracting our jealous mind that resents our enemies' good fortune. Verses 80-89 of Shantideva's "Engaging…
View PostTransforming anger
How to change our perspective about suffering to stop anger from arising. Verses 70-79 of…
View PostFacing harm with fortitude
The inappropriateness of anger in response to others' contempt and harmful actions. Verses 52-69 of…
View PostAnger and forgiveness
A review of how the angry mind works and how our self-centeredness prevents us from…
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