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 Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 105-107
How self-grasping ignorance and all the afflictions are empty of inherent existence, are not real…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 102-105 (Review)
Emphasizing how when we understand emptiness correctly, we come to appreciate karma much more. Practicing…
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The Buddha’s life
Apply the lessons we learn from the Buddha's life. How he lived is a teaching…
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Creating harmony with others
How cultivating transparency and humility as part of our Dharma practice can create harmonious relationships…
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Living on automatic versus living from our heart
Taking the time to reflect on what it means to be happy. How, influenced by…
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Chapter 1: Verses 7-36
Encouragement to really make the generation of bodhicitta the foremost thing in our life, leading…
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Chapter 1: Verses 2-6
The author's intention in composing the text and learning from his humility. The conditions to…
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Chapter 1: Verse 1
Explanation: there's no irreparable gap between who we are and the goal of Buddhahood. The…
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Setting the context, motivation and attitude to learn the text. Explaining the Buddhist concept of…
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He meant well, dear
How to meditate on compassion when watching the news generates agitation and anger in your…
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Awakening compassion
His Holiness the Dalai Lama's foreword to "Cultivating a Compassionate Heart," on how the Chenrezig…
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