Module 4: Foundations of Buddhist Theory III: The Essence of Karma and Morality · The Buddha’s Path
Session 5 - Purifying Negative Karma - The Four Opponent Powers
David Oromith · 94 minutes · recorded July 31, 2024
After a settling meditation, David introduces collective karma and gives a concise summary of the course before turning to purification. He explains the four opponent powers, regret, reliance, remedy and resolve, distinguishing healthy regret from corrosive guilt, then leads a guided loving kindness meditation in which we apply all four steps. Questions cover a run of bad luck at work, whether places or mindsets carry negative karma, and how effective Vajrayana purification practice is alone.
Purification with the Four Opponent Powers - Extract from How to Meditate by Kathleen McDonald
Guilt and regret Karma Rebirth and continuity Tantra and Vajrayana Work and daily life Compassion (karuna) Loving kindness (metta) The four opponent powers Vajrasattva purification