Understanding the karmic system is an essential element of Buddhist study and practice. Karma is the root of all happiness and joy, and also the root of all difficulties. In this lesson, Gelek Rimpoche discusses karma as the effects that are cr

Karma Lesson 2

Jun 22nd, 2020

The characteristics of karma are that it is definite, and that whatever karma we create, we will meet with its results. Our actions and our deeds are our own responsibility. In this lesson, Rimpoche also introduces the teaching that negative ka

Karma Lesson 3

Jun 22nd, 2020

The four main principles of karma are: karma is definite, karma is fast-growing, one will experience the results of karma if one has created the cause, whether negative or positive, and one will not experience karmic results if one has not crea

Karma Lesson 4

Jun 22nd, 2020

Within the concept reincarnation, our karma does not end at our death, but continues into our future lives. Therefore, we must develop a clear awareness of our actions now. Gelek Rimpoche emphasizes in this lesson that even the tiniest karma, t

Karma Lesson 5

Jun 22nd, 2020

In this lesson Gelek Rimpoche focuses on when we will experience a karmic result. He says that we will, without a doubt, experience the effects of our actions, positive or negative. We will not, however, experience a karmic result if we have no

Karma Lesson 6

Jun 22nd, 2020

Karma is deeply connected with the mind, so watching the mind and training the mind is extremely important in how karma is created. Gelek Rimpoche in this lesson says it is important to protect our mind. With every thought we act on, karma begi

In this lesson, Gelek Rimpoche expands our understanding of karma and presents a path to develop positive karma. When we bring positive motivation, great compassion and the influence of wisdom into our awareness, then we bring the The Three Pri

Karma Lesson 9

Jun 22nd, 2020

In this lesson, Gelek Rimpoche discusses the relationship between positive and negative karma, and how one effects the other. Our strongest ally is our own awareness. Rimpoche explains how mental attitudes such as anger and motivation influence

Karma Lesson 10

Jun 22nd, 2020

If karma is definite, how can negative karma destroy positive karma, and how can positive karma purify negative karma? In this lesson Gelek Rimpoche explains that this manageable quality of karma comes about because karma is impermanent. It dep

Karma Lesson 11

Jun 22nd, 2020

In this lesson Gelek Rimpoche explains that purification practices reduce our negativity, and mindful motivation can transform every activity into spiritual development. Rimpoche begins a discussion regarding the karma of prosperity and states

Karma Lesson 12

Jun 22nd, 2020

Understanding the concepts of karma paves the way for us to minimize our negativities and maximize our happiness. In this lesson, Gelek Rimpoche explains that the prosperity we earn through our work is ours to enjoy. We do not receive any more

Karma Lesson 13

Jun 22nd, 2020

Gelek Rimpoche in this lesson takes questions and discusses spiritual practice, difficulties with one’s practice and how to deal with everyday life.

Karma Lesson 14

Jun 22nd, 2020

Gelek Rimpoche continues taking questions with a focus on bringing our practice into our daily lives. The full idea of practice is to steep our lives, our minds and our habitual patterns in the positive energy of spiritual practice. When we soa

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