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 Verse 28: Joy in the teachings
Benefiting ourselves by taking joy in others' good qualities, and especially rejoicing at others' joy…
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Verse 27: Empty containers
Transforming the appearance of an empty container into the wish that all beings be empty…
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Verse 26-3: Reducing jealousy and anger
Reducing anger and jealousy by imagining all other sentient beings being filled with good qualities.
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The disadvantages of cyclic existence: Part 1
Introduction to the fourth preliminary practice, the six disadvantages of cyclic existence, with an in-depth…
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Karma, samsara, and dukkha
A comprehensive teaching on the intricate interplay of karma and its myriad manifestations of results.…
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The four types of karmic results
The four types of ripening created from karmic results include our habits, where we are…
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Doubting one’s capabilities
Doubting our own capabilities brings a lot of useless anxiety. What we don't know, we…
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Fear of being disliked
Attachment to reputation brings a lot of suffering. Being able to own up to our…
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Fear of separation from loved ones
Attachment to those we love causes fear and anxiety about separating from them, and actually…
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The weight of karmic actions
The heaviness or lightness of our karmic actions are determined by five factors. We look…
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Fear of losing things
Fear of poverty can make it difficult to be generous. Practicing giving helps us loosen…
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Making life meaningful in prison
Sravasti Abbey reaches those in prison by offering teachings on DVD to prison libraries.
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