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 Thubten Samten Composed compassion
How to take responsibility for cultivating compassion in our own lives.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron “Good Karma”: Creating the causes for th...
Karma and its effects explains the link between actions and experiences. By changing our mental…
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Dealing with anger using mind training
When we're angry our view of the situation is an exaggeration. Looking at the situation…
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Counteracting anger with compassion
Recognizing there are no benefits to anger. Counteracting angry states of mind by viewing others…
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The downside of anger
Real freedom is an inner-state—freedom from afflicted mental states. When we are free from anger…
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Changing perspective to undermine anger
Using thought transformation practices to see others and difficult situations more realistically decreases anger because…
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The best joyous effort
How letting go of our attachment to our endeavors makes engaging in them more joyful.
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The best fortitude
How anger and arrogance are related and why humility is a helpful antidote.
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Review of generosity and ethical conduct
Summarizing what the Kadam masters say about giving and ethical discipline.
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The wheel of karmic actions and results
Commentary on selected verses from the thought training poem "The Wheel of Sharp Weapons" from…
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Chapter 7: Verses 15-30
When joyous effort helps us go forward in our practice to do something good and…
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Chapter 7: Verses 1-15
Joyous effort—taking delight in virtuous activities—is a powerful antidote to the three types of laziness…
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