

Turning Toward Dharma: Truth of Karma (The Dynamics of Cause and Effect)
Session 2: Truth of Karma (The Dynamics of Cause and Effect)
Karma is a complex and daunting concept that is layered through lifetimes of choices. Personal to each being, the circumstances of our birth, personality and capacity all arise because of Kamma (Pali) or Karma (Sanskrit). In this talk we will explore how our intentional choices—in thought, speech, and action—directly shape our inner equilibrium and the quality of our relationships.
The Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to the Dhamma is a teaching which comes from a living tradition that has offered a clear path for those interested in living life in a better way for centuries. It is an important teaching which requires us to constantly go back and reflect upon, even if we are seasoned practitioners. It gives us a genuine sense of renunciation and makes our 'spiritual' practice meaningful and authentic.
The Four Thoughts Which Turn The Mind To the Dharma: Global Talk Series
Over the next few months, we will examine these four timeless contemplations and learn how the practical application of each of them brings benefit in this current life and future lives.
Join us for the entire series of international talks rooted in a living tradition of Buddhism. Each event explores a key pillar of Dharma practice, translating the timeless wisdom of the Buddha’s teachings for our modern life.
Global Online Access & Live Spanish Translation
Every session in this series is broadcast live online worldwide. Simultaneous Spanish translation (traducción en vivo al español) will be provided for all talks.
The Zoom talk will be 7:00 PM New York time.
The Importance of Receiving Teachings from a Living Lineage
Since time without beginning, daily life has contained overwhelming pressures, deadlines, and responsibilities. It can be a challenge to navigate relationships, careers, families, and expectations in an intentional and balanced way. Often, we seek answers and support from a variety of sources but come up wanting. In authentic Buddhist tradition, the Dhamma (Pali) or Dharma (Sanskrit) teachings are given directly from teacher to student. It is of utmost importance to learn Buddhadhamma from an authentic source. Hearing the teachings in this way offers clear guidance, uncompromised by modern ideals or societal trends, which offers a time-tested model for easing the suffering we encounter on a daily basis.