Eight Verses of Thought Transformation (2018)
Short talks on "The Eight Verses of Thought Transformation" by Geshe Langri Tangpa.
Eight Verses of Thought Transformation
The inspiring verses for how to change our habitual ways of thinking by Geshe Langri Tangpa. The chant was recorded by the Sravasti Abbey sangha.
View PostMore precious than a wish-fulfilling jewel
Beginning a commentary to Geshe Langri Tangpa's “Eight Verses of Thought Transformation,” the importance of developing a bodhicitta motivation.
View PostWho are you judging?
Working on our anger and our judgmental minds in order to be able to see other beings as wish-fulfilling jewels.
View PostHolding others as supreme
The second verse of the "Eight Verses of Thought Transformation," in connection with the developments of the Kavanaugh hearing.
View PostAfflictions arise with a happy or angry mind
Encouraging us to be mindful of the afflictions playing in the background of our mind.
View PostHow intoxicants affect mindfulness and introspe...
Bringing our attention to the role of intoxicants in the allegations against Judge Kavanaugh.
View PostHow to recognize or identify our afflictions
How the body and mind give us clues when afflictions are at play.
View PostAntidote for multiple mood swings in a day
Comparing the changes of the weather to our mood swings.
View PostAttachment endangers us
How when afflictions arise, we often don’t discern them as harmful.
View PostConfronting and averting afflictions
How we should be fearful of our afflictions and polluted karma, not other people.
View PostWhy does this get to me?
Reflecting on why we are triggered when someone is overwhelmed by negative energy or intense suffering.
View PostPracticing with those who harm us
Venerable Chodron's "Sam" story, how those who harm us are rare and precious treasures.
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