This talk focuses on the importance of intentions, which are present in every moment of consciousness, either wholesome or unwholesome.  The ability to quickly and accurately note the formative function of intentions just as a moment of self-organization occurs is a key skill to cultivate on the path to Awakening.  The concept of karma basically describes the latent capacity of memory, which is activated through the function of intentions.  Preceding this talk, the “Guided Intention and Karma Contemplation” recording, which is posted in the Guided Meditation archive on this website, is intended to complement this presentation.

Here are the notes prepared for this talk:  Working With Intentions and Karma