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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Verse 36-2: Other people’s qualities
How there is nothing from the side of another person that makes them attractive (or…
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Verse 36-1: Praising others
How we practice both refuge and bodhicitta in order to learn to see the good…
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Verse 35-4: Conflict styles, part 3
Seeing both parties in a conflict as on the same side of the table and…
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Verse 35-3: Conflict styles, part 2
Examining when we avoid conflict and why, when to accommodate, and the other types of…
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Verse 35-2: Conflict styles, part 1
Understanding different conflict styles and how to use them. Considering the relationship, the issue, and…
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Verse 35-1: Seeing a dispute
Remaining impartial, calm, and competent in the midst of dispute.
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Seeing the kindness of our parents
The first two of the seven points of the cause and effect method of generating…
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Verse 34-7: What the mind is
Understanding what the mind is in order to eliminate our wrong views.
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Verse 34-6: Three Jewels, rebirth, and karma
Focusing on the non-belief in the existence of the Three Jewels, the law of karma…
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Verse 34-5: Afflicted views
Being unkind to our own wrong views and an explanation of the afflicted views according…
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Verse 34-4: How we repay others’ kindness
Training our minds to see the kindness of others, and reciprocating that kindness.
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