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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Qualities of a Spiritual Teacher

Reformatting the hard disk of the mind

An interview concerning a new type of relationship between Buddhist teacher and student in the…

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Medicine Buddha thangka surrounded by light and flower offerings.
Medicine Buddha Winter Retreat 2007-08

Motivation for the retreat

Cultivating appreciation for having this rare opportunity to do a retreat. Bringing problems into the…

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Statue of a bodhisattva.
On Overcoming Anger

A test of my bodhisattva vows

Keeping oneself free of violence by remembering the vows and showing compassion.

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The word 'forgiveness' written into red and orange tile.
On Self-Worth

The liberation of self-forgiveness

An incarcerated person shares his experience of transforming self-hatred to open up his heart for…

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By Incarcerated People

Daishin, big mind

We can embrace our experiences, whether difficult or pleasant, in a way that is neither…

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Thought Training

Transforming the judgmental mind

Can we really hold all beings dear, even those whose actions are harmful? These talks…

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Healing Anger

Working with anger

Three audio talks on what anger is and how to handle it.

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On Mindfulness

The reality of adversity

Learn to smile and let go instead of flipping out, even in the most difficult…

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Vegetables on a prison kitchen counter.
By Incarcerated People

Kitchen Dharma

A person in prison explores opportunities to practice the Dharma in difficult living and working…

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Zopa with a cup of tea.
On Taking Illness Onto the Path

Meeting breast cancer with the Dharma

A student talks about the four teachings that helped her when she had surgery for…

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Bleeding heart flowers in the Sravasti Abbey garden.
Chenrezig

Eight verses of thought transformation: Verses 4-5

Looking into our hearts, seeing that we all want happiness and we do not want…

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Bleeding heart flowers in the Sravasti Abbey garden.
Chenrezig

Eight verses of thought transformation: Verses 1-3

Seeing others as karmic bubbles in order to loosen our rigid conception of them.

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