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 Verses after meals
An explanation of the mantras done after meals and dedication prayers for all beings.
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Heather Mack Duchscher Recognizing our inner beauty
Abbey volunteer Heather Duchscher shares how meeting the Dharma helped her to overcome her eating…
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Bob Wilson - May 24, 2016
Bob Wilson Healing the body, mind, and world
Dietician Bob Wilson shares how making healthy choices has healed his body and mind, enabling…
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Dedication verses
Why it's important to dedicate to never be separated from the Triple Gem, and a…
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Offering our food
A continuing commentary on the verses for offering food to the Three Jewels.
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Homage to the Three Jewels
An explanation of the verses of homage done in the food offering in the Tibetan…
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Eating mindfully
A continuation of the commentary on five ways to think in order to make eating…
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Eating with gratitude
A commentary on the first two of the five contemplations before meals from the Chinese…
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Our motivation for eating
A new series of talks, "Food for Awakening," on Buddhist perspectives about eating.
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Reputation and reward
When we desire reward and respect we may manipulate others to get what we want.…
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Going beyond self-centeredness
When we listen to the Buddha's teachings it should push our buttons a little bit,…
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