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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On Working with Afflictions

Gasp! I was the angry person you were talking about!

Seeing our attachment to anger is the first step to transforming it.

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A closeup of chocolate frosting.
Dharma in Daily Life

Chocolate frosting and garbage

Not getting bogged down in words and labels. Connecting with people through our path and…

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Painting of Dalai Lama
By Prison Volunteers

Tibetan Lama visits incarcerated people

Khensur Jampa Tegchog Rinpoche speaks to incarcerated people and answers their questions.

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A man sitting outside, meditating.
Speaking Wisely and Kindly

Antidotes for the complaining mind

Applying antidotes to our habit of complaining increases tolerance and helps others.

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The back view of a woman stretch her hand trying to catch light in front of her.
Karma and Your Life

Working with karma

How we create karma and what we can do to create the causes for happiness…

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Woman deep in thought.
Fear, Anxiety, and Other Emotions

Ruminating

How to use our precious human life to develop love, compassion, and wisdom.

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Thangka image of the Buddha.
Prayers and Practices

Practicing Dharma in daily life

Lama Zopa Rinpoche describes some lovely ways to incorporate Dharma practice into every aspect of…

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Painting of Atisha, circa 1100.
Texts to Recite and Contemplate

The Bodhisattva’s Jewel Mala

Short verses with a lot of meaning describe how to bring the Dharma into every…

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Face of a serene buddha.
On Overcoming Anger

Dealing with anger

An incarcerated person realizes how much he has changed since he began to study the…

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Hand-painted sign that says '$5.00 for whining'.
On Self-Worth

No more whining

Complaining doesn't change an unpleasant situation: it only causes more suffering and negative thoughts. A…

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Cultivating Compassion

Kindness of mothers (all beings)

By developing love and compassion we can repay the kindness of all beings.

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The Eight Dangers

Dedication and self-acceptance

How the afflictions arise one after another in our mind and how to humbly and…

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