thought transformation

Teachings on lojong or thought training techniques to train the mind to turn difficult circumstances into opportunities for spiritual growth and awakening.

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Seven-point Mind Training

Why should we train the mind?

Benefits and goals of mind training and an introduction to the root text on "The…

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How to See Yourself As You Really Are

Absorbing yourself in ultimate love

Teaching on understanding emptiness and training in methods to eradicate afflictive emotions and attain liberation…

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How to See Yourself As You Really Are

Subtle impermanence

Answering questions from retreat participants and teaching on understanding impermanence and generating love and compassion

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How to See Yourself As You Really Are

Reflecting on impermanence

Teaching on generating the sense of closeness with others and outlining the meditation to develop…

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How to See Yourself As You Really Are

Understanding our situation in samsara

Speaking on the importance of seeing sentient beings as precious and teaching on ten nonvirtues…

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How to See Yourself As You Really Are

Like a bucket in a well

Explaining how to apply thought training techniques to create causes for liberation and full awakening…

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How to See Yourself As You Really Are

The mind is the source of happiness

Teaching on how our actions determine our present and future experience and explaining how the…

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Requesting inspiration

Teaching from Chapter 6 of the book "The Foundation of Buddhist Practice", covering requesting inspiration.

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Contemplating the seven limbs

Teaching from Chapter 6 of the book "The Foundation of Buddhist Practice." covering the topic…

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Structuring a meditation session

Venerable Thubten Tarpa leads the "Meditation on the Buddha," and covers from Chapter 6 "How…

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