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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Dealing with Grief

Living with loss

Change is the reality of our existence but we are shocked when it happens. Examining…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 92: The basis of good and evil

How our state of mind and motivation, not external circumstances, determine whether our actions are…

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Contentment and Happiness

Inner peace, world peace

How freeing the mind from destructive emotions can change the world.

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 91: Guarding our body, speech, and mind

How mindfulness of the actions of our three doors is crucial in creating happiness for…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 89: The supreme possession

Integrating the Dharma into our lives is the wisest way to support our decision-making process.

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 88: Seeds of joy

How purification and making merit support all aspects of our Dharma practice.

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On Working with Afflictions

The sneaky self-centered thought

Keith reflects on life and death, self and others.

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 87: Protecting the Dharma jewel

How the Dharma teachings that we have heard, thought, and meditated on are the most…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 86: Powerful ambrosia

Closing the gap between listening to teachings and putting them into practice.

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 85: Precious and rare medicine

Why we should appreciate true and beneficial words that point out our faults instead of…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 84: Good role models

How to seek out good role models in our lives, and also how to receive…

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