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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Verse 10-2: Counteracting the defilements
The different ways of counteracting the defilements, particularly the afflictions. The importance of not just…
View PostVerse 10-1: The fuel of the passions
How we ignorantly grasp at the afflictions, the importance of recognizing how we exaggerate, and…
View PostVerse 9: The tree of enlightenment
The imagery and deeper significance of Bodh Gaya and the bodhi tree.
View PostIntroduction to Buddhism
A brief overview of the Buddhist path to enlightenment to put the audience in the…
View PostHow to live in modern times
A Buddhist perspective on contemporary issues ranging from fundamentalism to the environment.
View PostVerses review: The Buddhist view
The importance of making our lives more meaningful, not taking our lives for granted, and…
View PostVerse 8: The seat of enlightenment
Reaffirming our bodhicitta when sitting down, wishing that all beings come to the place in…
View PostVerse 7: Secured by the root of virtue
How the virtue we create secures us for good rebirths, liberation, and in this very…
View PostRealizing things as they are
If you are looking for an elephant, you need to know what an elephant looks…
View PostChanging our mind
A person in prison learns about placing others above self and describes the choice we…
View PostVerse 6-2: Consideration for others
Abandoning negativities out of care, affection, consideration, and an awareness of how our actions impact…
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