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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A statute of a standing buddha and the background is the face of a smiling buddha.
Four Truths for the Aryas

The four noble truths

A brief description of the four noble truths and why the Buddha taught them the…

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A peace sign made of flowers over the 'Imagine' John Lennon memorial in Central Park.
Transforming War and Terrorism

Peace and justice after September 11

Dealing with fear and moving forward with compassion after the September 11, 2001 attacks on…

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Three people dragging dead wood out of the forest
Ethics in the Modern World

Practical ethics

Buddhist views on various forms of killing, ethical behavior in sexual relationships, and on changing…

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The golden face of the Buddha.
Four Truths for the Aryas

The four noble truths

The truths of suffering and the causes of suffering, and cultivating a proper motivation for…

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A paper with the words: Can you read my mind?, clip to a rope.
How Rebirth Works

Mind, rebirth, and liberation

What happens to the mindstream continuum after death and the causes and conditions that influence…

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New York City skyline and 9/11 Tribute in Light.
Transforming War and Terrorism

Karma and September 11

A discussion with students in Singapore in response to the September 11 attacks on the…

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Cover of Guided Meditations on the Lamrim Outline booklet.
Guided Meditations

Guided meditations on the lamrim

A step-by-step guide to the meditations associated with the lamrim, the gradual path to enlightenment.

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Guided Meditations

Guided meditations on the lamrim in Spanish

Introduction to the Buddhist view Mind is the source of happiness and pain Mind is…

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Cover of Buddhism for Beginners.
Books

Karma: cause and effect

An excerpt from the book "Buddhism for Beginners" explaining how karma leaves imprints upon our…

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A man showing anger and frustration.
Healing Anger

Overcoming anger and frustration

An extensive talk on the causes and effects of anger, including antidotes to anger.

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Blue medicine Buddha with right hand outstretched on his knee and left hand holding an alms bowl with nectar.
Helping the Dying and Deceased

Medicine Buddha practice for the deceased

Medicine Buddha practice for the recently deceased differs slightly from the standard practice. Beautiful visualizations…

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