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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Addressing negative emotions
Using difficulties as a reminder of cyclic existence and learning to transform negative emotions.
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Recognizing negative emotions
Learning to notice negative emotions and navigate difficult situations with mindfulness and compassion.
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Rejuvenate your life
How the Buddha’s teachings can help us have a happy mind meaningful life.
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Chapter 8: Verses 8-12
How to free yourself from attachment. Commentary on Chapter 8 of "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's…
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Different methods to realize bodhicitta
How to combine the two methods for generating bodhicitta.
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Overcoming obstacles to practice
What hindrances affect our practice? Examples of these and how to overcome them.
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Enough childish behavior!
Shantideva on giving up childish behavior and following in the steps of the wise
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Attachment to the body
Commentary on verses looking at the many faults of attachment to the body.
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Aggression, arrogance and grudges
How to work with our dominating, aggressive side that wants to get what we want…
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Helpful and unhelpful friends
Responses to questions and commentary on verses about spiritual friends.
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Serving others instead of exploiting them
How to overcome miserliness and being mistreated by others.
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Declaring my faults & praising others
Commentary on thought transformation verses that explain how to exchange self and others.
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