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 16-21
These verses consider the results of difficult relationships with spiritual mentors and trace them back…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 10-15
How mental suffering is a result of suffering inflicted on others, and bearing hardships that…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 7-10
These verses describe how well acquainted we are with our afflictions and how to begin…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 1-6
The opening verses describe the symbolism in the text, bodhisattvas and how we differ from…
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Incarcerated people Having compassion for yourself
Even in a difficult environment, making changes in one's life for the better will benefit…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Introduction
An introduction to the lojong teachings and a brief overview of the Buddhist worldview as…
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A Buddhist perspective on friends
Buddhist teachings offer youth helpful tips in dealing with friendships: difficult friends, peer pressure, how…
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Taking and giving
The taking and giving meditation, or tonglen, reverses our usual attitude of placing ourselves first…
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Advice for newcomers to the Dharma
Tips on how to act in Dharma centers. Figuring out what to study and practice.…
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Responding to war with peace
How to work with disturbing emotions that arise in response to a contemporary war.
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Taming the monkey mind
Honest recognition of our thoughts increase the courage to practice the Dharma.
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Taking and giving: instruction and guided meditation
Explanation of the taking and giving meditation for developing love and compassion, followed by a…
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