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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Recognizing negative emotions
Learning to notice negative emotions and navigate difficult situations with mindfulness and compassion.
View PostRejuvenate your life
How the Buddha’s teachings can help us have a happy mind meaningful life.
View PostChapter 8: Verses 8-12
How to free yourself from attachment. Commentary on Chapter 8 of "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's…
View PostDifferent methods to realize bodhicitta
How to combine the two methods for generating bodhicitta.
View PostOvercoming obstacles to practice
What hindrances affect our practice? Examples of these and how to overcome them.
View PostEnough childish behavior!
Shantideva on giving up childish behavior and following in the steps of the wise
View PostAttachment to the body
Commentary on verses looking at the many faults of attachment to the body.
View PostAggression, arrogance and grudges
How to work with our dominating, aggressive side that wants to get what we want…
View PostGood Karma: Helpful and unhelpful friends
Responses to questions and commentary on verses about spiritual friends.
View PostGood Karma: Serving others instead of exploiting them
How to overcome miserliness and being mistreated by others.
View PostDeclaring my faults & praising others
Commentary on thought transformation verses that explain how to exchange self and others.
View PostCompetition and exchanging self with others
Continued explanation of exchanging self with others to develop bodhicitta.
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