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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Restricting the environment
The benefit of restricting the environment and keeping some distance from the objects that give…
View PostReview: Precepts of mind training
How we can apply the mind training slogans during our daily activities and interactions.
View PostSix types of inverted deeds
The six types of inverted deeds to avoid in practice, and the benefits of practicing…
View PostVirtuous activities and thoughts
How we should not cease doing virtuous activities of body, speech and mind and why…
View PostCultivating compassion
Creating conditions beneficial to practice, cultivating compassion without bias, and intellectual versus emotional compassion.
View PostMerely imputed New Year’s Eve
On the eve of the new year, a reflection on how "New Year's Day" is…
View PostThe precepts of mind training
How we tend to view others as objects or commodities for our own happiness rather…
View PostThe maxims of mind training
How the maxims can be used to transform mental states that contradict the mind training…
View PostMaintaining a steady practice
Practicing mind training in situations where it is difficult but important, and how to maintain…
View PostReview: The five powers at death
Review of practicing the five powers at the time of death and the benefits of…
View PostReview: The five powers during life
Review of how to train in the five powers during daily life, decreasing afflictions and…
View PostThe commitments of mind training
What it means to be impartial about the objects of mind training and to stand…
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