This module will introduce you to the Buddhist concept of karma, the law of cause and effect, and what it means to take personal responsibility. Using examples from everyday life, we will analyze how actions determine their results and cause us to experience either happiness or suffering. We will explore purification practices and establish a daily meditation on karma.

The online site for Module 6 - All About Karma contains all the following resources:

• A 26-minute video for Module 6 from the Discovering Buddhism DVD.
• Four teaching sessions by Renate Ogilvie and two guided meditations led by Ven. Yeshe Khadro. PDF transcripts for all these teaching and meditation sessions are also provided.
• A list of required and suggested course readings. Many of the required readings are provided in PDF format.
• Access to a student and elder discussion forum for the opportunity to converse with your fellow participants and to receive guidance and answers from the Discovering Buddhism elders for any unresolved questions.
• Short review quizzes for each session in addition to a final exam and details of how to obtain a completion certificate for this module.

The following books are part of the required readings for this module:

• Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand
• Healing Anger

Download the complete list of required and suggested reading for this program.