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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Love and compassion
The difference between love and attachment, expanding our love and compassion for others, and the…
View PostA glance meditation on all the important points of l...
A very brief, yet meaningful, meditation text covering the stages of the path to awakening.
View PostThe Foundation of All Good Qualities
This short text by Lama Tsongkhapa outlines the lamrim teachings in a clear and succinct…
View PostThe heart of the Buddhadharma
Talks addressing the most commonly asked questions about the essence of the Buddha's teachings, based…
View PostBodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 22-24
The dangers of not trying to counteract laziness, spending too much time idly talking, and…
View PostVajrasattva reflections
A reflection by a student on value of the Vajrasattva sadhana as a purification practice.
View PostDedicating for awakening
The importance of protecting our merit by dedicating it towards awakening.
View PostDedication and rejoicing
The importance of rejoicing in the virtue we've created before dedicating our merit at the…
View PostPower of resolve: Becoming Vajrasattva
Seeing Vajrsattva as a projection of our own buddha potential, the Buddha that we will…
View PostPurifying non-virtue: Wrong views
An in-depth look at the non-virtue of holding wrong views as well as the simultaneous…
View PostPurifying non-virtue: Malice
An in-depth look at the non-virtue of malice; what makes it a complete action and…
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