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Cover of Taming the Mind.
Taming the Mind

Far-reaching attitude of generosity

The importance of the mental attitude during the act of giving. How small acts of…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Training in the five powers

How to practice the power of intention, the power of the white seed, and the…

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Thangka image of Green Tara.
Green Tara

Long Green Tara sadhana with guided meditation

The version of the Tara sadhana used during the 2009-2010 Green Tara Winter Retreat along…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Practicing with adversity

Practices that can be used to transform adverse circumstances into the path.

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Seven-point Mind Training

Transforming adversity into the path

Practical ways to practice mind training, looking at problems as opportunities to practice.

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Seven-point Mind Training

Taking and giving meditation

Practical ways to use love and compassion for others when afflictions arise in daily life.

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Refuge Ngöndro

Refuge advice

In preparation for retreat: how to recite the mantra to take refuge in the guru,…

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Refuge Ngöndro

More refuge meditation topics

Examining one's doubts with honesty while taking refuge can enhance the meditation practice.

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Refuge Ngöndro

Refuge meditation topics

How reflecting on the qualities of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha can enhance one's meditation…

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Refuge Ngöndro

Sangha refuge

How to receive the qualities of the Sangha as part of the preliminary practice (ngöndro)…

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Refuge Ngöndro

Dharma refuge

How to purify wrong views about the Buddha's teachings when engaging in the preliminary practice…

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Taming the Mind

The altruistic intention

Practices to cultivate a sense of equanimity; the seven-point cause-and-effect method for developing bodhicitta.

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