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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The faults of self-centeredness
How self-centeredness creates problems in our lives, and the actual method of exchanging self and…
View PostMonastic Mind Motivation commentary
The importance of reconfiguring our usual mindset to align with our precepts and values.
View PostDon’t misunderstand Shantideva
How Shantideva's verses can be misunderstood, leading to unsound conclusions.
View PostPractices for preparing for death
A brief introduction to preparatory practices for death, including 7-point mind training (lojong) and taking…
View PostIntroduction to the taking and giving meditation
Overcoming self-centredness, a major obstacle to doing the taking and giving meditation.
View PostReview of Chapter Six: Verses 43-44
How to counter attachment to the body by cultivating mindfulness of the body.
View PostReview of Chapter Six: Verses 40-42
Why being angry at others is inappropriate, because they are under the control of afflictions
View PostReview of Chapter Six: Verses 36-40
Developing fortitude in the face of harm and hardship using thought transformation verses.
View PostReview of Chapter Six: Verses 22-34
How anger arises due to causes and conditions, and how to use an understanding of…
View PostReview of Chapter Six: Verses 12-21
How we can use suffering and difficult situations to increase our compassion, instead of responding…
View PostPracticing the Dharma in difficult times
How to take the difficulties that are part of life into our spiritual practice to…
View PostReview of Chapter Six: Verses 1-11
The disadvantages of anger, and how to keep the mind from getting angry by protecting…
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