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 Is what we think true?
Debating with our crazy minds and an explanation of the use of syllogisms.
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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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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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Good and bad retreat days
What defines a "good" and "bad" day during meditation retreat and how to realistically assess…
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Working with emotions in meditation
How to work with negative emotions like sadness by applying the four establishments of mindfulness.
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Tracy Simmons - Jan 10, 2013
Tracy Simmons 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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Managing anger in a relationship
Anger plays a key part in relationships. Its various manifestations and antidotes are explored in…
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Robbie Grove
- Nov 17, 2012
Resistance
Overcoming old habits is not easy. Being honest with oneself helps us to gain a…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Developing and sustaining bodhi resolve
Monastics from different traditions discussed cultivating joyous effort and bodhicitta in a difficult modern world.
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On marital separation
How to work with the mind when going through separation in relationships.
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Forgiving after a betrayal
When trust has been broken, the best antidote is forgiveness. We don't forget, but we…
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