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 Verse 81: The flying horse
Thinking deeply about whether we truly have a precious human life, and whether we are…
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Verse 80: Dwelling in sublime joy
How having a motivation to be of benefit to others enables us to have a…
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Meditating on impermanence
How meditating on impermanence can help us to understand emptiness.
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The person and the aggregates
If the person cannot be found in the aggregates, does it exist separate from the…
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The taking-and-giving meditation
Commentary on verses from Nagarjuna's Precious Garland of Advice for a King that are the…
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Incarcerated people All I daydream about is here right now
A reflection on becoming more present, thankful, and mindful in the things we're doing and…
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Our spiritual goals
How our spiritual goals can be divided into the aspirations to attain high status and…
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What is retreat?
The meaning of retreat is not finding the perfect external environment, but retreating from the…
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Habitual behaviors and karma
Continuing thoughts and considerations in regards to the tragic events in Paris, France. How to…
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Assessing our speech and motivation
In response to a letter from a listener, a discussion about the terrorist attack against…
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Venerable Thubten Samten Guided meditation: The four characteristics of karma
Meditating on the four aspects of karma helps to change our attitudes and actions to…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Chapter 11: Quiz review part 2
Review and discussion of questions on refuting truly existent time. The second part of the…
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