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 The mind and body in meditation
A discussion on mindfulness, antidotes to lethargy and sleepiness, proper meditation posture and dealing with…
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Karma, samsara, and dukkha
A comprehensive teaching on the intricate interplay of karma and its myriad manifestations of results.…
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The four types of karmic results
The four types of ripening created from karmic results include our habits, where we are…
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Doubting one’s capabilities
Doubting our own capabilities brings a lot of useless anxiety. What we don't know, we…
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Antidotes to the fear of separation
Parting from those we love is inevitable. Sending our loved ones on with love eases…
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The weight of karmic actions
The heaviness or lightness of our karmic actions are determined by five factors. We look…
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Fear of losing things
Fear of poverty can make it difficult to be generous. Practicing giving helps us loosen…
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Fear regarding health
We can view illness or injury in a more beneficial way by considering that our…
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Resources for fearful scenarios
We do have to think of the future in a reasonable way. Thought training helps…
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Virtuous and nonvirtuous paths of action
If we become aware of our virtuous and nonvirtuous paths of action we quickly see…
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Distractions, the mind, and compassion
A discussion session with questions from those doing the retreat, covering topics like dealing with…
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Four-point contemplation of karma
The many types and purposes of preliminary or preparatory practices. Four points in the contemplation…
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