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 Re-writing the 12 steps, 1-7
How to rely on refuge in the Three Jewels, our inner wisdom and compassion, and…
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Making requests and self-reliance
We request the Buddha's for inspiration along the path, but we must do the work…
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Making our minds receptive to the Dharma
Prayer in Buddhism is a collaborative effort. What we are doing when asking the Buddhas…
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Water bowl offering
The second of three talks about how to set up an altar at home covers…
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Tracy Simmons - Jan 10, 2013
Tracy Simmons A realistic and beneficial viewpoint
The story behind "Don't Believe Everything You Think" and how to incorporate the 37 practices…
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The power of determination
Concluding the Vajrasattva practice with the determination not to repeat negative actions gives us the…
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The power of remedial action
Description of the different visualizations in the Vajrasattva practice that purify our negativities.
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Purifying through Vajrasattva
Under the guidance of Vajrasattva, we can begin to purify the non-virtues, afflictions, and broken…
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Venerable Thubten Semkye The Buddhist traditions
An overview of the different Buddhist traditions, their similarities and differences, and some common misperceptions…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa 
How do we make ourselves trustworthy?
A look at ways of cultivating qualities that make us more trustworthy.
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The functioning of cause and effect
A discussion on karma, what it is and what it isn't, and how our actions…
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