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188 – Ancient Buddhist Dharma Stories

Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield

CHAPTER

The Miracle of the Buddha

An old blind monk was unable in his heart to receive medicine from the doctor. Even though he practiced sincerely and became enlightened, he also lost his eyesight. Karma is based on volition or to put it more simply and more importantly karma is based on the heart. It's not so important what you do but what is your intention? What is the state of your mind that leads you to that action? The Dalai Lama says there are all these complicated questions about karma.

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