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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Wisdom of the Kadam Masters

Causes of the afflictions

The first three causes of afflictions (the seed, the object, and inappropriate attention) and how…

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Wisdom of the Kadam Masters

Who’s walking?

More practical ways we can meditate on selflessness in our daily lives.

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Wisdom of the Kadam Masters

The best learning

Why selflessness is the best teaching, and practical ways we can begin to meditate on…

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Wisdom of the Kadam Masters

The teaching of no-self

The beginning of a commentary on quotations by the Kadam masters, starting with a teaching…

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Don't Believe Everything You Think

Facing our faults

It's not enough to talk about the Dharma we know, it's about being a sincere…

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Medical professionals performing surgery.
Living with Impermanence

Practicing when having surgery

A monastic at Sravasti Abbey relies on her Dharma practice when facing surgery.

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Silhouette of man looking sad.
Fear, Anxiety, and Other Emotions

Dealing with situations when things fall apart

By changing our perspective, problems and adversity can become the source of resilience and joy.…

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 6: Verses 127-134

Putting time and energy into thought transformation changes how we view difficult situations and people…

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Essence of a Human Life

Relying on the Dharma

How the Dharma is our only source of refuge at the time of death.

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Thought Training

Practicing the five forces in life and at death

The five forces from the seven-point mind training instruction and how to practice them.

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