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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The benefits of precepts
What is important in our lives? Happiness is getting our lives together to pacify our…
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Sex and our culture
A talk directed towards youth on how we should perceive sex and the confusion between…
View PostVerse 14-2: What samsara is
The samsara we're in is this very body and mind, not the external world.
View PostVerse 12: The nectar of wisdom
The different kinds of wisdom as we progress along the path. The analogies of wisdom…
View PostVerse 10-1: The fuel of the passions
How we ignorantly grasp at the afflictions, the importance of recognizing how we exaggerate, and…
View PostCultivating altruism and bodhicitta
How to develop an altruistic attitude that brings benefit to ourselves and others by recognizing…
View PostA successful life
We are taught to live by societal standards, yet we need to examine whether living…
View PostDependent arising in the Pali tradition
A look at karma and dependent arising from the Pali tradition. Examining the causes of…
View PostThe real purpose of the Dharma
The real purpose of the Dharma is questioning, investigating, putting what makes sense into practice…
View PostMaking decisions
This talk geared towards youth focuses on making decisions and having a sense of curiosity…
View PostHow to live in modern times
A Buddhist perspective on contemporary issues ranging from fundamentalism to the environment.
View PostCreating a happier future
How to live in a virtuous way and broaden our worldview so as to create…
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