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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Thangka image of Sachen Kunga Nyingpo.
Parting from the Four Clingings

Freedom from the Four Fixations

English translation of the root text containing instructions on freedom from the four fixations by…

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Thangka image of Sachen Kunga Nyingpo.
Parting from the Four Clingings

Parting from the Four Attachments

English translation of the root text containing instructions on parting from the four attachments by…

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Ven. Sangye Khadro smiling and holding a text while teaching at Gardenia Center.
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Thought transformation: Changing perspective when pr...

How thought transformation practices can be used to transform problems into something useful and beneficial.

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Silhouette of man sitting on bench looking out towards mountain range.
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Ingratitude

A student struggles with being hurt by the ingratitude of others. Venerable Chodron suggests meditating…

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Eight Verses of Thought Transformation

The universal antidote

How things don't exist the way they appear, and the importance of practicing diligently, as…

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Eight Verses of Thought Transformation

Tonglen and social problems

Venerable Thubten Chodron talks about tonglen and the issues of terrorism we are facing around…

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Eight Verses of Thought Transformation

Tonglen: Taking and giving

Venerable Thubten Chodron explains the practice of tonglen, or taking and giving.

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Eight Verses of Thought Transformation

Sweet and endearing mothers

Venerable Thubten Chodron continues with Verse 7 of the “Eight Verses of Thought Transformation” and…

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Eight Verses of Thought Transformation

The relationship with our parents

Venerable Thubten Chodron continues with Verse 7 of the “Eight Verses of Thought Transformation” and…

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