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 Merging the Dharma with daily life
Dharma practice does not just happen on the cushion. Practical advice on how to use…
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“Don’t Believe Everything You Think̶...
Personal stories of how people used the Dharma to see situations from a different perspective,…
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Transforming the mind with compassion
How to cultivate compassion and transform the mind that insists on taking care of "ME."
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The internal judge and jury
We can transform the judgemental, critical mind that points out faults in others and relate…
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Changing relationships
The last three points of the nine-point meditation on equalizing ourselves and others, which are…
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The kindness of others
Seeing the kindness of people all around us and appreciating that kindness.
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Equalizing self and others
The second method for generating bodhichitta, equalizing and exchanging self and others.
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Great resolve and bodhicitta
The conclusion of the teaching on the seven-point-cause-and-effect method and a clear explanation of the…
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Repaying kindness, love, and compassion
The third through fifth points in the seven point cause and effect instructions; one of…
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The kindness of our parents
The first two points in the seven-point-cause-and-effect instructions for developing bodhicitta.
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Developing equanimity
The importance of developing equanimity before we can begin developing bodhichitta.
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Bodhicitta, the best gift
How all the happiness in the world comes from the altruistic intention.
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