Venerable Thubten Tarpa teaches about attachment, aversion, generosity and ethical conduct.
Transforming attachment and hostility
A series of talks based on Venerable Thubten Chodron’s book Don’t Believe Everything You Think, a commentary on Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo’s The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas. Teachings were given at Sravasti Abbey’s monthly Sharing the Dharma Day (2013-2016).
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A series of talks based on Venerable Thubten Chodron’s book Don’t Believe Everything You Think, a commentary on Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo’s The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas. Teachings were given at Sravasti Abbey’s monthly Sharing the Dharma Day (2013-2016).
Transforming the self-centered mind
Review of verses from “The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas” that nudge our mind away from self-centeredness, changing our attitudes and actions.
“Don’t Believe Everything You Think” review: Verses 1-9
The verses of “The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas” describe practices to transform the way we think and how we act toward others.
Dedicating our merit
Training the mind to dedicate the merit of virtuous actions and spiritual practice. Dedicating with an attitude that focuses on others.
Mindfulness
Practicing mindfulness of thoughts and feelings to act in accord with our values, apply the antidotes for afflictive emotions and to help those around us.
Banishing bad habits
The role of mindfulness and introspective awareness in helping us work with our disturbing emotions.
Zipping our lips
Avoiding harsh words benefits our self, prevents harming others and fosters healthy relationships.
Reputation and reward
When we desire reward and respect we may manipulate others to get what we want. A discussion of the disadvantages of attachment and the antidotes.
The internal judge and jury
We can transform the judgemental, critical mind that points out faults in others and relate to others in a positive, constructive way.
Facing our faults
It’s not enough to talk about the Dharma we know, it’s about being a sincere Dharma practitioner. A practitioner faces their faults and acts to eliminate them.