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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12 links of dependent arising
How we are addicted to feelings of pleasure and avoidance of pain, almost as if…
View PostBetter than a hell realm
A person in prison makes use of the tonglen practice while participating in the retreat…
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 111-113
Examining how karma is not inherently existent, many causes and conditions the are involved to…
View PostPatience with the path
Changing the world by working on one moment, one thought, one emotion at a time.
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 107-111
Everything is empty of inherent existence, but karma still functions. Actions bring results because they…
View PostRebirth and karma
Role of belief in rebirth and karma for practice and progress on the path.
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 105-107
How self-grasping ignorance and all the afflictions are empty of inherent existence, are not real…
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 102-105 (Review)
Emphasizing how when we understand emptiness correctly, we come to appreciate karma much more. Practicing…
View PostThe right kind of mindfulness
While being mindful of daily activity is a worthwhile practice, the mindfulness that leads to…
View PostSexuality and celibacy
The precept of celibacy and the repercussions of unwise sexual behavior.
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