Karma is your experiences of body and mind. The word itself is Sanskrit; it means cause and effect. Your experiences of mental and physical happiness are the effects of certain causes, but those effects themselves become the cause of future results. One action produces a reaction; that is karma.

–Lama Thubten Yeshe
 

 

Mandala January / March 2009: The first issue for 2009 reveals some fascinating insights into the life of the dakini, Khadro-la, who spoke at length to Ven. Roger Kunsang. Ven. Rita Riniker answers that perplexing question: “Why is it so difficult to forgive?” Plus personal reminiscences about their long Yamantaka Retreat by a Western monk and nun, and more. LYWA is the Archive of FPMT. It contains the recordings and transcripts of Lama Thubten Yeshe's and Kyabje Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche's teachings dating back to the early 1970s. You can read transcripts, view photos and listen to teachings.

 

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