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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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 64: Our supreme friend

Mindfulness of the Dharma teachings that we have studied and contemplated is our best friend…

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Verse 63: The currency that eradicates all poverty

How our spiritual faith can counteract disturbing states of mind and sustain us in our…

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Verse 62: The wish-fulfilling jewel

Meeting a qualified Mahayana spiritual mentor is crucial for us to progress along the path…

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Don't Believe Everything You Think

Don’t let success go to your head

Examining how real happiness is found inside, not outside in any form of wealth or…

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Verse 61: A reliable protector from suffering

The Three Jewels are the most reliable source of refuge from all forms of suffering…

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Verse 60: A pure land of joy

The supreme peace of liberation. Also, what it means to practice and dedicate for rebirth…

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Verse 59: Empty-handed in samsara

We weaken ourselves and wind up with nothing of value when we only chase after…

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Verse 58: The slippery slope of worldly gain

Chasing after worldly possessions, success, wealth, or fame never brings satisfaction or lasting happiness.

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Verse 57: Fishing in a dry riverbed

It is essential to accumulate merit and wisdom to progress on the spiritual path, and…

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Verse 56: The deadly sword

Denial of reality limits our potential and also obscures our understanding of how dependent arising…

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Verse 55: The crazy elephant

How holding onto to negative thoughts and feelings damages and destroys our relationships with others.

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Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2014

Emptiness

Pithy instructions from the masters on how to meditate on emptiness.

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