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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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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On Working with Afflictions

Resistance

Overcoming old habits is not easy. Being honest with oneself helps us to gain a…

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Western Buddhist Monastic Gatherings

Developing and sustaining bodhi resolve

Monastics from different traditions discussed cultivating joyous effort and bodhicitta in a difficult modern world.

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Building Trust

On marital separation

How to work with the mind when going through separation in relationships.

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Building Trust

Forgiving after a betrayal

When trust has been broken, the best antidote is forgiveness. We don't forget, but we…

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Mind and Awareness

Taking refuge

Old habitual reactions can be transformed by turning towards our practice.

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Practicing Democracy

A balanced mind in an election year

Cultivating equanimity towards people whose political views we disagree with.

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An early photo of Venerable Chodron, smiling.
Becoming a Monastic

A monastic’s mind

A talk directed at monastics but valuable for all. The value of having a monastic…

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Parting from the Four Clingings

Practical advice on attachment and pilgrimage

Down-to-earth help for busy lives: "Practicing Dharma is all inside." From a female Tibetan Lama…

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Thought Training

Purification

Exploring the second of the four preparations, renunciation.

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