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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Wheel of Sharp Weapons

Striking at the vital point

Why deities have wrathful forms, the practice of tonglen, and our obligation to help those…

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A group of young coworkers sitting around a table, working.
Workplace Wisdom

Bringing harmony to the workplace

How to integrate the Dharma into our work lives by setting a good motivation, being…

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An Abbey guest turning prayer wheels at Chenrezig Hall.
On Taking Illness Onto the Path

Opening new doors of opportunity

A knee injury prevents a student from playing sports, but he comes to see it…

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Thought Training

Transforming the Complaining Mind

Venerable Chodron shows us how to change our thought using a personal example.

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Buddhist Reasoning and Debate

Is what we think true?

Debating with our crazy minds and an explanation of the use of syllogisms.

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Working with Emotions

Making requests and self-reliance

We request the Buddha's for inspiration along the path, but we must do the work…

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Working with Emotions

Making our minds receptive to the Dharma

Prayer in Buddhism is a collaborative effort. What we are doing when asking the Buddhas…

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Four Establishments of Mindfulness Retreat

Good and bad retreat days

What defines a "good" and "bad" day during meditation retreat and how to realistically assess…

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Four Establishments of Mindfulness Retreat

Working with emotions in meditation

How to work with negative emotions like sadness by applying the four establishments of mindfulness.

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Cover of Don't Believe Everything You Think.
Books

A realistic and beneficial viewpoint

The story behind "Don't Believe Everything You Think" and how to incorporate the 37 practices…

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Couple in an argument.
Healing Anger

Managing anger in a relationship

Anger plays a key part in relationships. Its various manifestations and antidotes are explored in…

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