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 How karma influences our lives
The teachings on karma are very practical. When we see that our experience is a…
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Our contribution to peace
How self-grasping lies at the root of violence in America, and why realizing emptiness can…
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The best antidote
Why understanding that all phenomena are dependent arisings and empty of inherent existence is the…
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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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Observing your own mind
How to pay attention to our different mental states and whether they are in line…
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Banishing bad habits
The role of mindfulness and introspective awareness in helping us work with our disturbing emotions.
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Zipping our lips
Avoiding harsh words benefits our self, prevents harming others and fosters healthy relationships.
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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 Think̶...
Personal stories of how people used the Dharma to see situations from a different perspective,…
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The internal judge and jury
We can transform the judgemental, critical mind that points out faults in others and relate…
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