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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Lojong antidotes to grief
Antidotes to grief, including reflecting on the advantages of suffering, reflecting on karma, and taking…
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Making grief meaningful
Lojong, or mind-training practices that we can use to transform our grief and our difficulties…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Good Karma: Facing hardship for the Dharma
How enduring hardship for the sake of the Dharma is worthwhile, freeing us from mental…
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Good Karma: Results of transgressing ethical commitm...
The importance of ethical commitments and taking our practice seriously.
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Good Karma: Q&A on karma
The importance of developing equanimity and questions from the audience about how karma works.
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Good Karma: Determining to maintain good character w...
Avoiding pretension and deceit with our spiritual mentors and keeping good ethical conduct.
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Good Karma: Intro to karma and its effects
Reflections on the kindness of others and introduction to the law of karma and its…
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Addressing negative emotions
Using difficulties as a reminder of cyclic existence and learning to transform negative emotions.
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Recognizing negative emotions
Learning to notice negative emotions and navigate difficult situations with mindfulness and compassion.
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Rejuvenate your life
How the Buddha’s teachings can help us have a happy mind meaningful life.
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Chapter 8: Verses 8-12
How to free yourself from attachment. Commentary on Chapter 8 of "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's…
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