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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Ignorance, anger, purification
Retreat discussion on topics such as the four distortions, how anger destroys merit, using pain…
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37 Practices: Verses 1-3
Making the lamrim personal, changing environments to change negative habits, and relaxing as we see…
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Inspiring story
Importance of understanding karma, taking personal responsibility and transforming oneself based on practice.
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How to handle everyday problems
In order to be happy it is important to change our attitude instead of focusing…
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When our spiritual mentors pass away
A exchange with an old friend about experiencing the deaths of spiritual teachers.
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Growing through the Dharma
A person in prison shows how through thought transformation, we can find some good even…
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Preparing the mind for tonglen
The importance of meditating on equanimity and the kindness of others before doing the taking…
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The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas
Verses on developing the qualities of a bodhisattva by Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo, plus a recording…
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Why am I giving?
Offering service with a long-term view based on bodhicitta. Ways of working on doubts and…
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The seed of enlightenment
Letting go of bias, anger, resentment, and grudges, and how to cultivate equanimity, kindness, and…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 104-106
A look at dependent arising and emptiness, how things appear to exist in one way,…
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