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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Transforming the mind
An overview of the Buddhist worldview and general approaches to working with the mind.
View PostThe 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas: Verse 22
The way phenomena appear to us is dependent on our mind. A look at how…
View PostThe 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas: Verses 16-20
Commentary on verses for training the mind to transform how adverse circumstances are viewed and…
View PostThe 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas: Verses 10-16
Commentary on verses that cover the two methods of developing bodhicitta and how to transform…
View PostTraining in conventional and ultimate bodhicitta
Teaching on the seventh point of mind training: the 24 precepts.
View PostAspirations for degenerate times
Reflecting on Mahayana practice in light of current world events.
View PostTaking the bodhisattva ethical restraint
Encouraging to create causes and conditions for us to benefit others in worldly and spiritual…
View PostThe 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas: Verses 5-9
Commentary on verses that help us think about what is meaningful in this life and…
View PostThe commitments of mind training
Teaching on the sixth point of mind training: commitments and pledges.
View PostIs our practice going in the right direction?
Teaching on the fifth and sixth points of mind training.
View PostTraining in the five powers
Three levels of selfishness and training in the five powers during this lifetime and at…
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