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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Venerable Thubten Chodron A Buddhist perspective on friends
Buddhist teachings offer youth helpful tips in dealing with friendships: difficult friends, peer pressure, how…
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Taking and giving
The taking and giving meditation, or tonglen, reverses our usual attitude of placing ourselves first…
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Advice for newcomers to the Dharma
Tips on how to act in Dharma centers. Figuring out what to study and practice.…
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Responding to war with peace
How to work with disturbing emotions that arise in response to a contemporary war.
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Taming the monkey mind
Honest recognition of our thoughts increase the courage to practice the Dharma.
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Taking and giving: instruction and guided meditation
Explanation of the taking and giving meditation for developing love and compassion, followed by a…
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Yap Wai Ming - Nov 30, 2001
Yap Wai Ming Peace and justice after September 11
Dealing with fear and moving forward with compassion after the September 11, 2001 attacks on…
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The purpose of rituals and chanting
Some questions and answers about the meaning and purpose of rituals and chanting in Buddhist…
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Dealing with depression
How putting our life into perspective through spiritual practice can help with depression.
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Healing anger in times of conflict
A commentary on Healing Anger by His Holiness the Dalai Lama offers direct advice on…
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The King of Prayers
An introduction to, and the full text of, this inspiring prayer that can fill our…
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