Thought Training

Teachings that help us transform our minds to see people and events we find challenging from a Dharma perspective.

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Wisdom of the Kadam Masters

The best antidote

Why understanding that all phenomena are dependent arisings and empty of inherent existence is the…

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Wisdom of the Kadam Masters

Applying the teachings to our minds

A different perspective on the teaching to observe our minds, in terms of applying the…

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Wisdom of the Kadam Masters

Observing your own mind

How to pay attention to our different mental states and whether they are in line…

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Don't Believe Everything You Think

Banishing bad habits

The role of mindfulness and introspective awareness in helping us work with our disturbing emotions.

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Don't Believe Everything You Think

Zipping our lips

Avoiding harsh words benefits our self, prevents harming others and fosters healthy relationships.

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Don't Believe Everything You Think

Reputation and reward

When we desire reward and respect we may manipulate others to get what we want.…

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Don't Believe Everything You Think

“Don’t Believe Everything You Think̶...

Personal stories of how people used the Dharma to see situations from a different perspective,…

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Don't Believe Everything You Think

The internal judge and jury

We can transform the judgemental, critical mind that points out faults in others and relate…

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Wisdom of the Kadam Masters

Changing relationships

The last three points of the nine-point meditation on equalizing ourselves and others, which are…

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Wisdom of the Kadam Masters

The kindness of others

Seeing the kindness of people all around us and appreciating that kindness.

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