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Karma, intention, and the power to be heard

Discover the Buddhist perspective on karma, not as a system of punishment, but as a universal law of cause and effect.

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19:23 · 2026年3月9日 Gen Demo

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Discover the Buddhist perspective on karma, not as a system of punishment, but as a universal law of cause and effect. This extract from a teaching by Gen Demo explores how our mental intentions are the root of all our actions and how cultivating a positive motivation can transform our interactions, creating beneficial ripple effects for the future. Based on the book Introduction to Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

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