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 Chodron standing with inmates at SCCC prison in Licking, Missouri.
Prison Dharma

Compassion for perpetrators

A compassionate response to the difficulties both caused and experienced by L. B., an incarcerated…

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Golden statue of Maitreya bodhisattva.
37 Practices of Bodhisattvas

The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas

Verses on developing the qualities of a bodhisattva by Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo, plus a recording…

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A standing monk statute.
Karma and Your Life

Realizing our potential

Realizing our full potential by recognizing others' great kindness and purifying the mind of the…

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A yellow sign with the words: No Trespassing Only those who strongly believe in rebirth should risk entering here.
How Rebirth Works

Rebirth: A difficult point for Westerners

Developing faith in the Buddhist view of continuation of life and guiding oneself with positive…

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The word 'habits' spray painted on a red brick wall.
On Meditation

Purification

Using the Vajrasattva mantra and practice to change unhealthy habits of daily life.

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Venerable Chodron and retreatants group photo in 2005.
Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2005

Purification and non-negotiables

Clarification of what is being purified. Criteria we use to make decisions: how wise are…

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Venerable Chodron and retreatants group photo in 2005.
Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2005

Create karma, accumulate merit, apply antidote

Working on concepts of karma, emptiness, attachment in the retreat. An analytical meditation of what…

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A wooden sign reads "Vajrasattva" in front of a tree covered in snow.
On Meditation

Doing Vajrasattva retreat

A person in prison relates his intention to take refuge and importance of purification.

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