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This group is a place to post inspiring quotes clarifying the Buddhist teachings on karma (Sanskrit) or kamma (Pali), with an emphasis on the liberating power of performing wholesome karma in the present moment.

Many of the teachings are by Thanissaro Bhikkhu, an American Buddhist monk in the Thai Forest Tradition.

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Karma by Thanissaro Bhikkhu "Karma is one of those words we don't translate. Its basic meaning is simple enough — action — but because of the weight the Buddha's teachings give to the Posted - Wed May 16, 2012 9:52 am	antony272b2 Offline Send Email
Alternative Views on the Nature of Action are Illogical (Thanissaro "These divergent viewpoints on the nature of action formed the backdrop for the Bodhisatta's quest for ultimate happiness. On the one side stood the Ajivakas Posted - Mon May 7, 2012 11:02 am	antony272b2 Offline Send Email
Discernment Not Willpower (Thanissaro Bhikkhu) "The Buddha said that there are four types of action in the world: things we like to do that give good results, things we don't like to do that give bad Posted - Mon Apr 30, 2012 12:05 pm	antony272b2 Offline Send Email
A Safer Wager to Assume Actions Bear Results (Thanissaro Bhikkhu) "Each time you choose one course of action over another, you're making a wager as to the consequences of your choice. This is especially true if the choice is Posted - Tue Apr 24, 2012 10:19 am	antony272b2 Offline Send Email
The Cessation of Kamma (Thanissaro Bhikkhu) "When the Buddha talks about the cessation of kamma he doesn't talk about trying to get rid of your old kamma or burning off your old kamma. It's just learning Posted - Sun Apr 15, 2012 11:10 am	antony272b2 Offline Send Email
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