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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Review 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…
View PostPerfection of generosity: Non-material giving
Three types of offering non-material generosity, by reverence, protection, and love.
View PostPerfection of generosity: Giving fearlessly
Supporting ethical and virtuous conduct with conventional analysis, and generosity of even most precious possessions…
View PostPerfection of generosity: Do we really own anything?
Investigating the mental attitude of ownership of objects and generosity
View PostPerfection of generosity: Learning to connect with e...
Recognizing similarities across humanity and creating an economy of generosity.
View PostWorking with anger
Practical advice on working with anger in personal relationships and dealing with criticism.
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