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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Wheel of Sharp Weapons

How karma influences our lives

The teachings on karma are very practical. When we see that our experience is a…

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Wisdom of the Kadam Masters

Our contribution to peace

How self-grasping lies at the root of violence in America, and why realizing emptiness can…

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Wisdom of the Kadam Masters

The best antidote

Why understanding that all phenomena are dependent arisings and empty of inherent existence is the…

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Wisdom of the Kadam Masters

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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Wisdom of the Kadam Masters

Observing your own mind

How to pay attention to our different mental states and whether they are in line…

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Don't Believe Everything You Think

Banishing bad habits

The role of mindfulness and introspective awareness in helping us work with our disturbing emotions.

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Medicine Buddha Weeklong Retreat 2016

Exchanging self and others

Concluding the retreat with powerful verses by Shantideva on exchanging self and others.

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Medicine Buddha Weeklong Retreat 2016

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 Weeklong Retreat 2016

Medicine Buddha’s unshakeable resolves

The first four of the great vows or unshakeable resolves that the Medicine Buddha made.

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