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 The best fortitude
How anger and arrogance are related and why humility is a helpful antidote.
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Review of generosity and ethical conduct
Summarizing what the Kadam masters say about giving and ethical discipline.
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The wheel of karmic actions and results
Commentary on selected verses from the thought training poem "The Wheel of Sharp Weapons" from…
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Chapter 7: Verses 15-30
When joyous effort helps us go forward in our practice to do something good and…
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Chapter 7: Verses 1-15
Joyous effort—taking delight in virtuous activities—is a powerful antidote to the three types of laziness…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa Transforming attachment and hostility
Venerable Thubten Tarpa teaches about attachment, aversion, generosity and ethical conduct.
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Thought training
How to transform all our experiences into fuel for our spiritual practice.
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“Good Karma”: Creating the causes for ha...
Looking at our experience from the viewpoint of karma leads us to act in ways…
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Responding to the election results
Venerable Thubten Chodron responds to the results of the presidential election.
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Transforming the self-centered mind
Review of verses from "The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas" that nudge our mind away from…
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Transforming adversity into joy and courage
By transforming our mental state, we can increase our confidence and courage to face the…
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