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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Stone statue of Kuan Yin under a tree covered in snow.
Chenrezig Winter Retreat 2006-07

Purpose of thought training

How we can make friends with the buddhas, and how to handle periods of uncertainty.

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Teachings by 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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Teachings by Khensur Jampa Tegchok

The self and the aggregates

When the conception of "I" exists there is action, from action there is also birth,…

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Teachings by Khensur Jampa Tegchok

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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Teachings by Khensur Jampa Tegchok

A proper motivation

How the proper motivation is required in order to reap the full benefits of our…

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Teachings by Khensur Jampa Tegchok

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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Sonam Gyatso the Third Dalai Lama
Chenrezig Winter Retreat 2006-07

Essence of Refined Gold

A treatise on the Lamrim Tradition of meditation, a tradition known as "Stages on the…

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Closeup of Green Tara thangka.
Green Tara

Taking the practice home

What to do after completing the workshop and a dedication of merit including a recitation…

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