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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Types of arrogance and ignorance
Seven types of arrogance, and the second of the eight dangers, the elephant of ignorance.
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How arrogance plays out in our lives
The first verse of the First Dalai Lama's poem on the "Eight Dangers."
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It’s never hopeless
A response to a student's email about how to find hope and wisdom in times…
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Dr. Jan Willis Wisdom: Understanding reality
Delving into wisdom, exploring the various similes that are used to bring us closer to…
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Living compassion
A discussion about the impact of anger, how one relates to compassion, and the need…
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Bodhicitta and compassion
Exploring the meaning of compassion and bodhicitta, and how we can relate to these concepts…
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Giving up worldly concerns, gaining wisdom
A call for us to give up the eight worldly concerns and lead authentic lives.
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Remembering love and compassion
A discussion about working with afflictions, extending love to all beings, and the importance and…
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The life of Lama Tsongkhapa
The life story of the author of "The Three Principal Aspects of the Path," the…
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Starting with renunciation
Beginning the course on Lama Tsongkhapa's short lamrim text, "The Three Principal Aspects of the…
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The wheel of karmic cause and effect
The third of three talks given in Russia on verses from the poem, "The Wheel…
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