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 Different views of selflessness
How selflessness is viewed in the four philosophical tenet schools.
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Basis of designation
How both faith and wisdom are needed to make progress on the path and how…
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What ignorance is
Recognizing what ignorance is and why it is important to identify the object of negation…
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Cultivating ultimate bodhicitta
The difference between definitive and interpretable teachings and the method for negating a gross misconception…
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Mutual dependence
Examining how things arise in mutual dependence on each other is another way of understanding…
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Developing self-acceptance
Self-acceptance comes from having compassion for ourselves, differentiating the person from the actions that we…
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The time for emptiness
The time for imparting (and receiving) the teachings on emptiness and the meaning of regarding…
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Working with the Tara sadhana
How to personalize the sadhana—and your meditation sessions—keeping it fresh during retreat.
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Teachings on emptiness
The type of person who is suitable to receive teachings on emptiness and the danger…
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Restricting the environment
The benefit of restricting the environment and keeping some distance from the objects that give…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Commentary on a request to Tara
The qualities we need to cultivate so that everyone whom we come into contact with…
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Thubten Jampel Review: Precepts of mind training
How we can apply the mind training slogans during our daily activities and interactions.
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