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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Introduction and Verses 1-14
Practical teachings on how to transform difficulties into the path and the importance of strengthening…
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Dealing with distractions
Techniques for dealing with the mind and body that can't sit still in meditation.
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Introduction to Manjushri practice
About the practice of the Majushri sadhana, the symbolism of the deity's appearance and what…
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Transforming the three times
How to use the present wisely to create causes for a happy future instead of…
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Creating problems
Reflections by a person in prison about his recent treatment of others, contrasting it with…
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Practical guidelines for good living
How and why we take refuge and an elaboration on the specific and common guidelines…
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Practical peace and contentment
His Holiness the Dalai Lama's foreword to 'Taming the Mind,' a "practical application of the…
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Antidotes to the habit of complaining
Advice on taming bad habits and cultivating good, such as nurturing antidotes to our tendency…
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Jewels of the Dharma
The nuns in service of the Dharma inspire compassion and loving-kindness to take root in…
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The creator of happiness and suffering
Exploring the concept that the mind is the true source of happiness and suffering. Thus,…
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