Lesson 14

Can one moment of jealousy create suffering that follows us for lifetimes? In Lesson 14 of the Ksitigarbha Sutra, Khenpo Sodargye shares the story of a woman whose jealousy led to a grave act and repeated suffering across many lives. Through the merit of a Ksitigarbha statue created by her husband, her karma was purified and she was reborn in a heavenly realm.

This lesson also explores true freedom, practice for newborn children, the influence of family environment, the ten observance days, and the right motivation for spreading the Dharma.

What you will discover

① How jealousy can create long-lasting karmic consequences ② How virtue dedicated by a loved one may benefit the deceased ③ What true freedom means in Buddhism ④ How parents can create positive conditions for newborn children ⑤ Why a child’s environment shapes the mind ⑥ The meaning of the ten observance days ⑦ How to spread the Dharma without seeking fame or profit