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 Chodron Our contribution to peace
How self-grasping lies at the root of violence in America, and why realizing emptiness can…
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The best antidote
Why understanding that all phenomena are dependent arisings and empty of inherent existence is the…
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Applying the teachings to our minds
A different perspective on the teaching to observe our minds, in terms of applying the…
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Observing your own mind
How to pay attention to our different mental states and whether they are in line…
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Banishing bad habits
The role of mindfulness and introspective awareness in helping us work with our disturbing emotions.
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Exchanging self and others
Concluding the retreat with powerful verses by Shantideva on exchanging self and others.
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The Medicine Buddha’s unshakeable resolves, co...
The 5th to 12th great vows of the Medicine Buddha.
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The benefits of cherishing others
The advantages of cherishing others more than ourselves. The continuing teaching on Shantideva's "Engaging in…
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Medicine Buddha’s unshakeable resolves
The first four of the great vows or unshakeable resolves that the Medicine Buddha made.
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Overcoming self-centeredness
How to identify self-centeredness, considering its disadvantages, and why we should give it up.
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