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4.B.2.A.2.b. Developing Conviction in Actions and
Their Effects
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Karma
and Your Life
(mp3), 11 Oct 03, Mahabodhi Society of USA
Why
Do Things Happen the Way They Do? Teachings on Karma (mp3). 13-14 Apr 2005, Emaho
Center, Scottsdale, Arizona USA .
*The
General Characteristics of Karma.
Dharma Friendship Foundation,
Seattle. 25 May 92.
[Transcript in
PDF format]
Observing the Law of Cause and Effect:
Real Dharma Practice Begins. Important
to know that karma has nothing to do with retribution, rewards
and punishment; no heavy value judgement.
The General Characteristics of Karma
1. Karma is definite.
2. Results of an action increase.
[17 min]: Download
The General Characteristics of Karma
- Cont'd
3. If an action is not done,
one won't meet with its results.
4. Actions don't go to waste without yielding a result.
[14 min]: Download
Question-and-answer
[35 min]: Download
*10
Destructive Actions - Part 1 of 6. DFF,
Seattle. 1992.
[Transcript
in PDF format]
Why we need to look at destructive
actions
4 branches of a complete action
Destructive actions of body:
1. Killing [25
min]: Download
Destructive actions of body - Cont'd:
2. Stealing
3. Unwise Sexual Behavior
[19 min]: Download
*10
Destructive Actions - Part 2 of 6. DFF,
Seattle. 1 Jun 92.
[Transcript
in PDF format]
Karma: laying the groundwork for all
further practices on the path;
4 branches of a complete action;
Destructive actions of speech:
4. Lying
5. Divisive Speech
[18 min]: Download
Destructive actions of speech:
6. Harsh words
7. Idle talk
[24 min]: Download
Question-and-answer
[19 min]: Download
*10
Destructive Actions - Part 3 of 6.
DFF, Seattle. 3 Jun 92.
[Transcript
in PDF format]
Destructive actions of mind:
8. Coveting
9. Maliciousness
10. Wrong views
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General comments about the 10 destructive
actions;
Causal motivation and timely motivation;
Question-and-answer
[23 min]: Download
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Destructive Actions - Part 4 of 6 & Factors Making an Action
Heavy or Light. DFF,
Seattle. 8 Jun 92. [Transcript
in PDF format]
The broader implication of the 10
destructive actions: Not
seeing ethics as just a legal system,
but as a guideline for leading our lives in a wise way.
[19 min]: Download
Factors making an action heavy or
light.
[21 min]: Download
Question-and-answer
[22 min]: Download
*10
Destructive Actions - Part 5 of 6. DFF,
Seattle. 10 Jun 92.
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in PDF format]
The Results of Destructive
Actions:
1) Maturation or ripening result
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2a) The result similar to the cause in terms
of what one experiences
Part 1: Result
of killing, stealing ~ Not equating a destructive action with
an evil person.
[18 min]:
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Part 2:
Result of unwise sexual
conduct, lying, divisive speech, harsh words, idle talk, covetousness.
[13 min]:
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Part 3:
Result of maliciousness,
wrong views ~ Importance of purification, of not projecting
the concept of punishment on the law of karma, of not judging.
[32 min]:
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*10
Destructive Actions - Part 6 of 6. DFF,
Seattle. 1992.
[Transcript
in PDF format]
The Results of Destructive Actions
- Cont'd:
2b) The result similar to the cause in terms of one's instinctive
behaviour patterns
[15 min]:
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3) Environmental result
[14 min]:
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How to meditate on these
Question-and-answer
[35 min]:
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*Thinking
about Positive Actions and Their Results.
DFF, Seattle. 8 Jul 92. [Transcript
in PDF format]
When the goal of Buddhahood seems
too far-fetched...
[8 min]: Download
What is a positive action?
The 4 factors making a positive action complete
[14 min]:
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Four results of a positive action:
1a) Maturation result - part i
[17 min]:
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1b) Maturation result - part
ii
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Form realm, formless realm,
pureland: what are these and is it better to be born in one
of these or as a human? ~ How our motivation and dedication
are so crucial in determining where we finally get to ~ How
to get ourselves to work for some longer term goal instead of
getting stuck in immediate pleasures?
2,3) Result similar to the cause
in terms of experience & in terms of behaviour
[13 min]:
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4) Environmental result
*Classifications
of Karma. DFF,
Seattle. 13 Jul 92.
[Transcript in
PDF format]
Workings of karma
One way of classifying karma: contaminated
karma, uncontaminated karma, karma which is neither.
[23 min]: Download
Questions and answers
[20 min]:
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Karma which is neither contaminated
nor uncontaminated
Questions and answers
[26 min]:
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*Environmental
Results of Positive Actions and Factors Affecting the Intensity
of Karma. DFF,
Seattle. 15 Jul 92.
[Transcript
in PDF format]
The environmental results of positive
actions
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Factors affecting the intensity of
karma:
1) Intention
2) Field of action
[28 min]:
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3) Basis
4) Manner
[18 min]:
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Review, Questions and answers
[14 min]:
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*Other
Ways of Differentiating Actions - Part 1 of 2.
DFF, Seattle. 22 Jul 92. [Transcript
in PDF format]
Karma and the three levels of motivation
Throwing and completing karma
[15 min]: Download
Definite and indefinite karma [11
min]:
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Questions and answers - I
[20 min]:
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Questions and answers - II [20
min]:
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*Other
Ways of Differentiating Actions - Part 2 of 2.
DFF, Seattle. 27 Jul 92. [Transcript
in PDF format]
Definite and indefinite karma
Five actions where the results are indefinite
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Performed and accumulated karma:
1) Actions that were done and intended
2) Actions that were done but not intended
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3) Actions that were not done but
intended
4) Actions that were neither intended nor done
Collective and individual karma
[22 min]:
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*Thinking
about Specific Aspects of Action and Its Results.
DFF, Seattle. 3 Aug 92.
[Transcript
in PDF format]
Recognizing the eight favorable qualities
for Dharma study and practice; Proper utilization of these eight
qualities;
The causes of these qualities:
1. Long life
2. Sound, attractive and healthy body
3. Birth in a good, reputable family
[18 min]: Download
4. Wealth, good reputation and many
friends
5. Honesty and credibility of speech
6. Strong influence on others
[16 min]:
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7. Birth as a male
8. Mental and physical stamina
[34 min]:
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*General
Advice on How to Engage in Positive Actions and Avoid Destructive
Ones. DFF, Seattle. 5
Aug 92. [Transcript
in PDF format]
Continuously contemplate cause and
effect
Develop confidence in the Buddha as the true source of the teachings
[21 min]: Download
Understanding emptiness helps us understand
cause and effect better
Putting the teachings into practice
Develop the conviction not to act negatively
[15 min]:
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Measuring our level of understanding
of cause and effect Questions and answers
[27 min]:
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*The
Four Opponent Powers. DFF,
Seattle. 10 Aug 92.
[Transcript
in PDF format]
Taking care of ourselves [30
min]: Download
The Four Opponent Powers:
1. Regret [11 min]:
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2. Restoring the relationship [22
min]:
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3. Determination not to repeat the
negative actions
4. Remedial actions [8 min]:
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