thought transformation
Teachings on lojong or thought training techniques to train the mind to turn difficult circumstances into opportunities for spiritual growth and awakening.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Transforming adverse circumstances
How the mind training teachings challenge our self-centered thought and help us to uproot it.
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The foundation of mind training
The first three points in the Seven-point Mind Training text by Geshe Chekawa.
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Don’t Believe Everything You Think
How to overcome unrealistic expectations, projections, and habitual patterns.
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Lojong antidotes to grief
Antidotes to grief, including reflecting on the advantages of suffering, reflecting on karma, and taking…
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Making grief meaningful
Lojong, or mind-training practices that we can use to transform our grief and our difficulties…
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Addressing negative emotions
Using difficulties as a reminder of cyclic existence and learning to transform negative emotions.
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Recognizing negative emotions
Learning to notice negative emotions and navigate difficult situations with mindfulness and compassion.
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Rejuvenate your life
How the Buddha’s teachings can help us have a happy mind meaningful life.
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Overcoming obstacles to practice
What hindrances affect our practice? Examples of these and how to overcome them.
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Enough childish behavior!
Shantideva on giving up childish behavior and following in the steps of the wise
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Attachment to the body
Commentary on verses looking at the many faults of attachment to the body.
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