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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Black and white image of a Buddha statue.
On Cultivating Wisdom

Inspiring story

Importance of understanding karma, taking personal responsibility and transforming oneself based on practice.

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Venerable Jigme sitting on a lake dock with her feet in the water.
Dharma in Daily Life

How to handle everyday problems

In order to be happy it is important to change our attitude instead of focusing…

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Altar set up for Medicine Buddha puja.
Dealing with Grief

When our spiritual mentors pass away

A exchange with an old friend about experiencing the deaths of spiritual teachers.

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By Incarcerated People

Growing through the Dharma

A person in prison shows how through thought transformation, we can find some good even…

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Beautiful golden face of a Buddha.
Bodhisattva Path

Preparing the mind for tonglen

The importance of meditating on equanimity and the kindness of others before doing the taking…

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Golden statue of Maitreya bodhisattva.
37 Practices of Bodhisattvas

The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas

Verses on developing the qualities of a bodhisattva by Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo, plus a recording…

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An Abbey guest, picking apples from a tree.
Contentment and Happiness

Living with optimism

Smiling is no unfailing remedy against everything—but it can help!

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A hand reaching out to some light in the background.
The Importance of Motivation

Why am I giving?

Offering service with a long-term view based on bodhicitta. Ways of working on doubts and…

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A white stone statute of buddha with wood background.
Bodhisattva Path

The seed of enlightenment

Letting go of bias, anger, resentment, and grudges, and how to cultivate equanimity, kindness, and…

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Orange streaks in a cloudy sky as the sun sets.
Wheel of Sharp Weapons 2004-06

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 104-106

A look at dependent arising and emptiness, how things appear to exist in one way,…

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Orange streaks in a cloudy sky as the sun sets.
Wheel of Sharp Weapons 2004-06

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 101-104

Eliminating our own self-centeredness and our own self grasping ignorance and thereby developing the compassion…

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The sun rises in an orange misty sky above trees and mountains.
Wheel of Sharp Weapons Retreat 2004

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Introduction and Verses 1-14

Practical teachings on how to transform difficulties into the path and the importance of strengthening…

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