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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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 38-42
A look at the karmic causes of difficulties in our practice or difficulties overcoming the…
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 34-37
Verses describing the causes of karmic results such as interferences with understanding the teachings and…
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 29-33
The results of not respecting the monastic sangha and the Dharma texts, and not meditating…
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 25-28
When others turn on us, friends become enemies, when we become sick, looking at the…
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 22-24
These verses cover the causes of such results as disappointment from our spiritual mentors and…
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 16-21
These verses consider the results of difficult relationships with spiritual mentors and trace them back…
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 10-15
How mental suffering is a result of suffering inflicted on others, and bearing hardships that…
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 7-10
These verses describe how well acquainted we are with our afflictions and how to begin…
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 1-6
The opening verses describe the symbolism in the text, bodhisattvas and how we differ from…
View PostHaving compassion for yourself
Even in a difficult environment, making changes in one's life for the better will benefit…
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Introduction
An introduction to the lojong teachings and a brief overview of the Buddhist worldview as…
View PostA Buddhist perspective on friends
Buddhist teachings offer youth helpful tips in dealing with friendships: difficult friends, peer pressure, how…
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