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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Seven-point Mind Training

Taking on the suffering of others

How to meditate on taking the suffering of others, beginning with taking on the suffering…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Giving our virtue

How training the mind to become familiar with giving increases our generosity and the importance…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Giving to others

Transforming our bodies into what helps others progress on the path and how to meditate…

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On Addiction

Leading ourselves out of addiction

Taking refuge in drugs or alcohol simply leads to more destructive, addictive behavior, which then…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Review: Who to cherish

A review of the disadvantages of the self-centered thought and the benefits of cherishing others.

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Seven-point Mind Training

Review: The self-centered thought

Review of the section of the text on the disadvantages of the self-centered thought.

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Seven-point Mind Training

Giving to those who harm us

Giving to those in the various realms and how to transform resistance towards giving to…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Meditation on giving our body

Transforming our bodies into the basis for sustaining all beings and the basis for them…

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Karma and Your Life

Karma and compassion: Part 2 of 2

The four immeasurables (love, compassion, joy, equanimity) as antidotes to negative karma.

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Closeup of Ven. Chodron's face while teaching.
Karma and Your Life

Karma and compassion: Part 1 of 2

In her discussion of what the Buddha meant by karma, Venerable Chodron talks about how…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Meditation on love

How love is different from attachment and the benefits of cultivating love.

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On Mindfulness

Paying attention to life

An incarcerated person discusses the ways practice has helped him cope and improved his life…

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