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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Review: The disadvantages of cyclic existence
Review of the six disadvantages of cyclic existence that are the result of not taking…
View PostReview: Karma
Review of the third of the four preliminary practices, karma. Includes review of the four…
View PostReview: Death and impermanence
Review session on the second of the four preliminary practices, the impermanence of all things…
View PostVerse 41: Praising the Buddha
Praising and prostrating to the Buddha and rejoicing when seeing others paying homage or praising…
View PostReview: Our precious human life
Beginning review section of the preliminary four preliminary practices. Explores the first preliminary practice, the…
View PostVerse 40-8: Discriminating wisdom
How we need discriminating wisdom in all aspects of our lives so that we can…
View PostVerse 40-7: Consideration for others
Restraining negative actions and respecting ourselves and our Dharma practice.
View PostVerse 40-6: Integrity
The importance of having respect for ourselves and our spiritual path.
View PostVerse 40-5: Generosity
How the realization of emptiness makes generosity an arya practice.
View PostThe thief of self-centered thought
How we often view the self-centered thought as a friend, but the only thing that…
View PostPracticing in prison
An inmate reflects on his situation on being transferred to a different prison.
View PostVerse 40-4: Learning
The importance of learning in order to practice meditation and bring the Dharma into our…
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