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 Verse 83: Examining the self-centered mind
The importance of looking closely at the self-centered mind that destroys all our happiness.
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Sravasti Abbey Monastics Verse 82: Impulsiveness
On how conscientiousness and forethought contribute to beneficial behavior, whereas impulsiveness only brings about the…
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Verse 81: The flying horse
Thinking deeply about whether we truly have a precious human life, and whether we are…
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Verse 80: Dwelling in sublime joy
How having a motivation to be of benefit to others enables us to have a…
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Verse 79: Freeing the mind from attachment
On how attachment to the most trivial things binds our mind to cyclic existence.
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Verse 78: The mind of equanimity
On how we can aspire to cultivate a mind that benefits others impartially, just as…
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Verse 77: Freedom from fear
How those who are foolish fear that which does not need to be feared, and…
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Verse 76: The power of spiritual integrity
How developing our good qualities can help us to vanquish all of the afflictions that…
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Eight Verses of Thought Transformation
How we can train ourselves to see the world through the eyes of Chenrezig, the…
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The great aspirations of bodhisattvas
An explanation of why bodhisattvas make amazing aspirational prayers that are impossible to fulfill.
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The taking-and-giving meditation
Commentary on verses from Nagarjuna's Precious Garland of Advice for a King that are the…
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To be enjoyed and loved by sentient beings
Commentary on verses from Nagarjuna's Precious Garland of Advice for a King that were recommended…
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