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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Venerable Thubten Chodron The best giving
How to work with our possessiveness towards what we consider to be "mine."
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Craving and clinging at the time of death
Craving and clinging in the 12 links of dependent origination and how they arise at…
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The four types of clinging
A look at the objects we can get attached too, especially our wrong views.
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The three types of attachment
The types of attachment that arise and how to work with them.
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The best sign of higher attainment
Why the best sign of higher attainment is not mystical and magical, but the reduction…
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“Good Karma”: Book reading with question...
The story behind writing the book. Reading of selected verses and the commentary.
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The purpose of spiritual practice
Whether or not to engage in a ngondro practice, remembering that transforming our minds is…
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The best higher attainment
How transforming our minds is the central purpose of our Dharma practice.
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Dedicating our merit
Training the mind to dedicate the merit of virtuous actions and spiritual practice. Dedicating with…
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Mindfulness
Practicing mindfulness of thoughts and feelings to act in accord with our values, apply the…
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Karma: The boomerang effect
Learning about karma can help us to create the causes for happiness and avoid the…
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