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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37 Practices: Verses 7-9
The relationship with our spiritual mentor is the most important one in our life. An…
View PostDiscriminating wisdom
A discussion covering topics such as "bad friends," dealing with intense emotions, bad dreams, and…
View Post37 Practices: Verses 4-6
Verses describing the miseries of samsara, the importance of thinking about beginningless lives, giving up…
View PostIgnorance, anger, purification
Retreat discussion on topics such as the four distortions, how anger destroys merit, using pain…
View Post37 Practices: Verses 1-3
Making the lamrim personal, changing environments to change negative habits, and relaxing as we see…
View PostInspiring story
Importance of understanding karma, taking personal responsibility and transforming oneself based on practice.
View PostHow to handle everyday problems
In order to be happy it is important to change our attitude instead of focusing…
View PostWhen our spiritual mentors pass away
A exchange with an old friend about experiencing the deaths of spiritual teachers.
View PostGrowing through the Dharma
A person in prison shows how through thought transformation, we can find some good even…
View PostPreparing the mind for tonglen
The importance of meditating on equanimity and the kindness of others before doing the taking…
View PostThe 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas
Verses on developing the qualities of a bodhisattva by Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo, plus a recording…
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