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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Exploring Monastic Life 2019

Sincerely going forth

How to overcome a poor-quality view of ourselves, and how to generate a mind of…

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Exploring Monastic Life 2019

Leaving family and renouncing worldly ties

How community life is a fast-track to overcome the eight worldly concerns, and commentary to…

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Exploring Monastic Life 2019

The meaning of ordination

The meaning of ordination, how it is much more than just keeping precepts.

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Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path

Eight verses of thought transformation: Verses 3-6

Continuing commentary on verses 3-6 of the Eight Verses of Thought Transformation by Geshe Langri…

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Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path

Review of loving kindness

Venerable Thubten Nyima reviews the section in Chapter 3 on loving-kindness, giving commentary to the…

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Books

“Approaching the Buddhist Path”: Thought...

Commentary on "The Eight Verses of Thought Transformation". How to use them to practice in…

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Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path

Eight verses of thought transformation: Verses 1-2

Commentary on verses 1-2 of the Eight Verses of Thought Transformation by Geshe Langri Tangpa.

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Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path

Mind training

Covering the sections in Chapter 7 “Cultivating a Compassionate Intention” and “Mind Training.”

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How to See Yourself As You Really Are

Bodhicitta, the most meaningful pursuit

How bodhichitta is the most meaningful pursuit in life, and a three-level meditation on love…

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How to See Yourself As You Really Are

Deepening love and compassion

The two factors necessary to develop love and compassion, and two meditations to generate the…

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