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

Advantages of cherishing others

The advantages of cherishing others, what it means to cherish others, and how to view…

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Rays of sun coming through trees.
Seven-point Mind Training

Replacing self-centeredness with cherishing others

It is essential to cherish others in order to rid ourselves of self-centered thought. In…

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Seven-point Mind Training

The effects of self-centeredness

How the self-centered attitude is not who we are, and how not to confuse it…

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Teachings by Geshe Sopa

Chapter 6: Verses 31-45

Contemplating precious human life and the third kind of patience—the patience of not retaliating

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Rays of sun coming through trees.
Seven-point Mind Training

Review: Advantages of bodhicitta

Reviewing the advantages of bodhicitta and the two methods for developing bodhicitta.

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Teachings by Geshe Sopa

Chapter 6: Verses 22-31

Grasping at a self that doesn't exist; one's own egotistic view is one's real enemy.

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Teachings by Geshe Sopa

Chapter 6: Verses 8-21

An explanation of anger as an enemy and the special quality of patience. Teaching the…

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Teachings by Geshe Sopa

Chapter 6: Verses 1-7

A teaching on the harmfulness of anger and hatred; tracing the arising of anger.

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