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Understanding and transforming difficulties
When we find ourselves in difficult situations we can use the thought transformation teachings to…
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Transforming the mind through taking and giving
Practicing taking and giving challenges our usual ways of thinking and helps us develop a…
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“Good Karma”: Creating the causes for th...
Karma and its effects explains the link between actions and experiences. By changing our mental…
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Gomchen Lamrim review: Cultivating compassion
Venerable Thubten Chonyi explores the concept of compassion by reviewing equalizing and exchanging self and…
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Mindfulness of death and impermanence
Maintaining an awareness of death and impermanence brings energy to making our life meaningful and…
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“Precious Garland” review: Quiz 8 questi...
Venerable Thubten Semkye reviews the causes for bodhicitta and the the 32 signs of a…
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Reliance on a spiritual teacher
What it means to properly rely on a spiritual mentor and benefit of reliance on…
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Vajrasattva purification practice
The four opponent powers and purification of negative karma. Guided Vajrasattva practice.
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The power of a kind motivation
A change in our motivation makes a big difference in how we relate to others.…
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Dealing with anger using mind training
When we're angry our view of the situation is an exaggeration. Looking at the situation…
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Counteracting anger with compassion
Recognizing there are no benefits to anger. Counteracting angry states of mind by viewing others…
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The downside of anger
Real freedom is an inner-state—freedom from afflicted mental states. When we are free from anger…
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