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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The certainty of death
Overcoming our denial around death helps us to make our lives more meaningful.
View PostWorking with jealousy
Verses from Shantideva's "Engaging in a Bodhisattva's Deeds" on how to counteract jealousy by rejoicing.
View PostCreating the causes for happiness
How the long-term view of creating causes for our future happiness helps us to be…
View PostFlattening our pride
The importance of being receptive and open to Dharma teachings, especially when they push our…
View PostLiving with wisdom and compassion
A study guide for the book "Don’t Believe Everything You Think."
View PostCultivating love and kindness
A talk on working with disturbing emotions based on the book "An Open-Hearted Life."
View PostVerse 108: The root of all goodness
The conclusion of the series, on the clear light nature of the mind and how…
View PostVerse 107: The legs and eyes of the path
How the practices on the method and wisdom sides of the path correspond to the…
View PostVerse 106: Transcending the indulgences of samsara a...
Giving up the self-centered mind and generating bodhicitta to accomplish the path to full awakening.
View PostVerse 105: The excellent action
Rejoicing to dispel the jealous mind and create skies of merit!
View PostBeyond blame
How to move beyond blaming others and ourselves, and how an understanding of causal dependence…
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