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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Fear regarding health
We can view illness or injury in a more beneficial way by considering that our…
View PostResources for fearful scenarios
We do have to think of the future in a reasonable way. Thought training helps…
View PostFear of the future
We can learn to view the future in a reasonable way, rather than generating fear…
View PostVirtuous and nonvirtuous paths of action
If we become aware of our virtuous and nonvirtuous paths of action we quickly see…
View PostFour-point contemplation of karma
The many types and purposes of preliminary or preparatory practices. Four points in the contemplation…
View PostUnderstanding reality
Venerable Thubten Chodron explores conventional and ultimate reality within the context of her mother’s recent…
View PostVerse 26-2: Filling containers
The importance of generating our motivation before doing an action to make even neutral actions…
View PostVerse 26-1: Filled with good qualities
Seeing filled containers with a generous mind and wishing good qualities for others.
View PostVerse 25-2: Ascetic practices
A description and the purposes of 12 ascetic practices that the Buddha allowed.
View PostThe welfare of all beings
What it means to work for the wellbeing and happiness of all sentient beings. Seeing…
View PostThe shaper of our life and death
An understanding of karma changes how we choose to live our lives.
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