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 12 links of dependent arising: Overview
I want to be happy and I deserve to be happy, but I’m not going…
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Disadvantages of the afflictions
How our afflictions cause conflict, ruin our ethical behavior, and create negative karma.
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Inappropriate attention
How we pay attention to something affects how we experience it. Considering the many factors…
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The Mind and Life IV conference: Sleeping, dreaming,...
Why are we dreaming? When does death occur? It is possible to transform sleep time…
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Environmental results of positive actions
Describing the results of positive karma based on the the intensity of the action, the…
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Three destructive actions of mind
Of the ten destructive actions, the three mental actions are the motivator for all the…
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Obtaining a precious human life
The purpose and meaning of a precious human life, and the difficulty of obtaining such…
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The Mind and Life III Conference: Emotions and health
Do buddhas have emotions? Why do we feel low self-esteem and self-hatred? Finding peace through…
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