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 Relying on a spiritual friend
What it means to rely on a spiritual mentor, considering the benefit a teacher brings…
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How to keep meditation interesting
Discussion on topics such as how afflictions develop, the meaning of clarity and awareness, describing…
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Purpose of thought training
How we can make friends with the buddhas, and how to handle periods of uncertainty.
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Khensur Jampa Tegchok Renunciation and compassion
The mind at death, the nourishing of karma, and how renunciation and compassion are two…
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The self and the aggregates
When the conception of "I" exists there is action, from action there is also birth,…
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Conception of “I”
How all beings arise from the conception of "I" and are enveloped with the conception…
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Abandoning nonvirtue, practicing virtue
Avoiding the ten nonvirtues is the basis for practicing ethical conduct. How taking precepts in…
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Motivation in practicing virtue
The importance of creating virtue with the proper motivation.
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A proper motivation
How the proper motivation is required in order to reap the full benefits of our…
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Love, compassion, and wisdom
It is through the three higher trainings (discipline, meditation and wisdom) that we overcome the…
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The Buddha and the Dharma
How the Buddha turned he wheel of Dharma three times, the Buddha is free from…
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Two truths
While all things are empty and without inherent existence they still do exist in a…
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