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 The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas: Verses 1-4
An explanation of verses 1-4. How to reflect on the verses and apply them to…
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Transforming problems into compassion
How to use tonglen and other meditations on compassion to generate bodhicitta
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Give your mind something virtuous to do with suffering
A talk about tonglen, the practice of taking on the suffering of oneself and others.
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Putting bodhicitta into practice
Meditations to cultivate bodhicitta, including taking-and-giving (tonglen) and offering the four elements of the body.
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Removing barriers to forgiveness
Discussing what gets in the way of forgiving others and responsibility for our harmful actions
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Why should we train the mind?
Benefits and goals of mind training and an introduction to the root text on "The…
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Absorbing yourself in ultimate love
Teaching on understanding emptiness and training in methods to eradicate afflictive emotions and attain liberation…
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Subtle impermanence
Answering questions from retreat participants and teaching on understanding impermanence and generating love and compassion
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Reflecting on impermanence
Teaching on generating the sense of closeness with others and outlining the meditation to develop…
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