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 Science, creation and rebirth
An explanation of the Buddhist view of karma and rebirth; and a discussion of the…
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Ultimate goal of developing concentration
Exploring the long-term purpose of shamatha meditation and the positive impact to everyone.
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A balanced mind in an election year
Cultivating equanimity towards people whose political views we disagree with.
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Seeking liberation
Examining what is deep in our hearts that we cannot ignore and want to live…
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Dealing with violent acts
Sharing some perspectives from listeners on how to deal with the emotional responses to mass…
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Sadness and anger in response to mass shootings
Working with the sadness and anger in response to mass shootings. How to generate compassion…
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Selflessness
The problems with creating personal identities and how we benefit from questioning whether we are…
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A monastic’s mind
A talk directed at monastics but valuable for all. The value of having a monastic…
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Dagmo Kusho Sakya Buddha’s first precious teaching
To celebrate Turning the Wheel of Dharma Day, an esteemed Tibetan lama offers a teaching…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Impermanence and suffering
How to contemplate impermanence and suffering, the reality of our situation in samsara, and the…
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Opportunities to grow
Using thought training techniques to transform difficult circumstances into opportunities for spiritual growth and awakening.
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