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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Venerable Thubten Chodron 41 Prayers to Cultivate Bodhicitta
A Mahayana prayer for daily life from the Flower Ornament Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra).
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The emptiness of inherent existence
How realizing emptiness helps to relax our mind, reduce attachment, and release anger and confusion.…
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Dr. John Sheveland - Apr 30, 2008
Dr. John Sheveland Buddhist wisdom on violence and reconciliation
How we think suffering comes from outside and how we can rethink and transform our…
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Chapter 3: Verses 22-33
Seeing the kindness of others and having the attitude that sees others in beauty. Adopting…
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Chapter 3: Verses 10-20
How to look at our experiences of hurt or betrayal from a Dharma point of…
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Chapter 3: Verses 4-10
How the self-centered attitude obstructs our happiness. How and why we request teachings and how…
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Chapter 3: Verses 1-3
Developing love and compassion in a reasonable way. The importance of purification and creating of…
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Shantideva
- Mar 11, 2008
Dedication from “Engaging in the Deeds of Bodh...
Dedicating for the well-being and happiness of all sentient beings, with an inspiring final verse.
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Mid-retreat discussion
Addressing questions on different aspects of the meditation: the body, emptiness, visualization and deity meditation.
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Raymond Larsen
- Feb 1, 2008
An incentive to engage in virtue
A sudden illness gives a student greater incentive and renewed urgency to practice the Dharma.
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Taking joy in our Dharma practice
Having an appreciation for joyous effort and showing interest in overcoming laziness.
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Laziness that interferes with practice
How laziness interferes with Dharma practice. What it means to be kind to ourselves and…
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