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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Venerable Sangye Khadro Avoiding disturbing distractions
What cultivating seclusion towards disturbing distractions really means.
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Attachment, anger and confusion
How attachment, anger and confusion stirs us in all directions.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Qualities to abandon and cultivate
Teaching on various qualities of mind to abandon, and others to adopt, such as fear,…
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Chapter 7: Verses 59-76
Cultivating the far-reaching practice of joyous effort brings joy to dharma practice and is a…
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Overcoming jealousy
How jealousy causes emotional pain and problems in relationships. Applying antidotes to overcome jealousy and…
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Practicing with those who harm us
Venerable Chodron's "Sam" story, how those who harm us are rare and precious treasures.
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Why does this get to me?
Reflecting on why we are triggered when someone is overwhelmed by negative energy or intense…
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Confronting and averting afflictions
How we should be fearful of our afflictions and polluted karma, not other people.
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Attachment endangers us
How when afflictions arise, we often don’t discern them as harmful.
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Antidote for multiple mood swings in a day
Comparing the changes of the weather to our mood swings.
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How to recognize or identify our afflictions
How the body and mind give us clues when afflictions are at play.
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