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 Eating mindfully
A continuation of the commentary on five ways to think in order to make eating…
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Eating with gratitude
A commentary on the first two of the five contemplations before meals from the Chinese…
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Our motivation for eating
A new series of talks, "Food for Awakening," on Buddhist perspectives about eating.
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Reputation and reward
When we desire reward and respect we may manipulate others to get what we want.…
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Going beyond self-centeredness
When we listen to the Buddha's teachings it should push our buttons a little bit,…
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Merging the Dharma with daily life
Dharma practice does not just happen on the cushion. Practical advice on how to use…
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“Don’t Believe Everything You Think̶...
Personal stories of how people used the Dharma to see situations from a different perspective,…
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Transforming the mind with compassion
How to cultivate compassion and transform the mind that insists on taking care of "ME."
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The internal judge and jury
We can transform the judgemental, critical mind that points out faults in others and relate…
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Changing relationships
The last three points of the nine-point meditation on equalizing ourselves and others, which are…
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The kindness of others
Seeing the kindness of people all around us and appreciating that kindness.
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Equalizing self and others
The second method for generating bodhichitta, equalizing and exchanging self and others.
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