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Reflective Inquiries, Karma Retribution
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This talk details the continuation of the retreat on “The Feet of the Buddha,” focusing on the “four reflective inquiries”: understanding names, grasping reality, contemplating entities beyond distinctions, and uncovering essence through reflection. Entities rely on interconnectedness, like reeds in a bunch, and conventional labels like Buddha or Bin Laden are composed of non-self elements. Understanding interconnectedness prevents anger and reveals the essence of entities. Buddha emphasized the conventional nature of labels and the interconnectedness of all things, leading to insight and freedom from attachment. Practice involves recognizing impermanence, shaping our existence through mindful actions, and transcending dualities like individuality and collectivity. Understanding vipaka, karma, and interconnectedness shapes our destiny, emphasizing continuous transformation and interconnected existence.