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 Working with difficult situations
The fortitude of being indifferent to harm. Verses 35-51 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's "Engaging…
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Understanding anger
The fortitude of practicing the Dharma. Verses 22-34 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's "Engaging in…
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Antidotes to anger
How to use our understanding of karma to work with the angry mind. Verses 16-21…
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Determining to practice patience
The objects of anger and ways to work with our angry mind. Verses 8-15 of…
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Working with anger, developing fortitude
Defining anger and its disadvantages. Commentary on Verses 1-7 of Shantideva's "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's…
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Living with loss
Change is the reality of our existence but we are shocked when it happens. Examining…
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Verse 92: The basis of good and evil
How our state of mind and motivation, not external circumstances, determine whether our actions are…
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Inner peace, world peace
How freeing the mind from destructive emotions can change the world.
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Verse 91: Guarding our body, speech, and mind
How mindfulness of the actions of our three doors is crucial in creating happiness for…
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Verse 90: The auspicious omen of love
How love for ourselves and others creates harmony wherever we are.
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Verse 89: The supreme possession
Integrating the Dharma into our lives is the wisest way to support our decision-making process.
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Verse 88: Seeds of joy
How purification and making merit support all aspects of our Dharma practice.
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