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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Seven-point Mind Training

What ignorance is

Recognizing what ignorance is and why it is important to identify the object of negation…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Cultivating ultimate bodhicitta

The difference between definitive and interpretable teachings and the method for negating a gross misconception…

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Green Tara Winter Retreat 2009-2010

Mutual dependence

Examining how things arise in mutual dependence on each other is another way of understanding…

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Green Tara Winter Retreat 2009-2010

Developing self-acceptance

Self-acceptance comes from having compassion for ourselves, differentiating the person from the actions that we…

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Seven-point Mind Training

The time for emptiness

The time for imparting (and receiving) the teachings on emptiness and the meaning of regarding…

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Green Tara Winter Retreat 2009-2010

Working with the Tara sadhana

How to personalize the sadhana—and your meditation sessions—keeping it fresh during retreat.

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Seven-point Mind Training

Teachings on emptiness

The type of person who is suitable to receive teachings on emptiness and the danger…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Restricting the environment

The benefit of restricting the environment and keeping some distance from the objects that give…

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Green Tara Winter Retreat 2009-2010

Commentary on a request to Tara

The qualities we need to cultivate so that everyone whom we come into contact with…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Review: Precepts of mind training

How we can apply the mind training slogans during our daily activities and interactions.

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Green Tara Winter Retreat 2009-2010

Unrealistic fear

How to work with the mind when it goes into fear and panic mode, using…

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