Karma, the unfolding situation of our individual lives, is often understood to be dependent on our actions. These are, in turn, based on the intention of our underlying mind state. But what about societal conditions—including prejudice and inequality—that affect people’s lives? Is there collective karma? If so, can we affect it?
This is a talk for yogis on long retreat, inviting practice of recollection of aging, sickness, death, separation and karma. The talk mostly covers the first 3 of the 5 recollections.