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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Incarcerated people Daishin, big mind
We can embrace our experiences, whether difficult or pleasant, in a way that is neither…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Transforming the judgmental mind
Can we really hold all beings dear, even those whose actions are harmful? These talks…
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The reality of adversity
Learn to smile and let go instead of flipping out, even in the most difficult…
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Kitchen Dharma
A person in prison explores opportunities to practice the Dharma in difficult living and working…
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Zopa Herron 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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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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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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Contemplating death
The benefit of contemplating our death, the disadvantages of not contemplating our death, and a…
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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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