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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Easy Path to Travel to Omniscience

The far-reaching practice of fortitude

The three types of fortitude that help to transform how we view hardships and overcome…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 96: Do not do unto others

How we often go against the golden rule by inflicting the harm we have received…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 95: The wisest amongst learned beings

Knowing what to practice and what to abandon on the spiritual path makes us wise.

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Guided Meditations

What is karma?

A meditation for the Daily Dharma Gathering on the four general characteristics of karma.

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Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds

Cherishing others

The benefits of cherishing others and practicing fortitude. Verses 119-134 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's…

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Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds

Transforming hindrances and adversity

How our spiritual progress is dependent on all sentient beings. Verses 103-118 of Chapter 6…

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Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds

Challenging the ego

How the Dharma challenges our self-centered mind. Verses 99-102 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's "Engaging…

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Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds

Working with jealousy

Counteracting our jealous mind that resents our enemies' good fortune. Verses 80-89 of Shantideva's "Engaging…

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Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds

Transforming anger

How to change our perspective about suffering to stop anger from arising. Verses 70-79 of…

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Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds

Facing harm with fortitude

The inappropriateness of anger in response to others' contempt and harmful actions. Verses 52-69 of…

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Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds

Anger and forgiveness

A review of how the angry mind works and how our self-centeredness prevents us from…

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