Be Grateful to Everyone

Shambhala Audio introduction

Introduction to the Retreat

The History of Lojong

Unbroken Lineage

Create Two Lists: Love and Compassion

First, Train in the Preliminaries [1.1]

Point 2: The Main Practice, Which Is Training in Bodhichitta

Regard All Dharmas as Dreams [2.2]

Examine the Nature of Unborn Awareness [2.3]

Self-liberate Even the Antidote [2.4]

Rest in the Nature of Alaya, the Essence [2.5]

In Postmeditation, Be a Child of Illusion [2.6]

Exercise: Giving Practice

The Relative Bodhichitta Slogans

Three Objects, Three Poisons, Three Seeds Virtue [2.8]

Practice the Three Difficulties [7.44]

Acknowledging the Three Poisons as the Seeds of Empathy

Sending and Taking Should Be Practiced Alternately. These Two Should Ride the Breath [2.7]

Begin the Sequence of Sending and Taking With Yourself [2.10]

In All Activities, Train With the Slogans [2.9]

Q & A, Part 1

Q & A, Part 2

Introduction: The Meaning of the Word Bodhichitta

Point 3: Transformation of Bad Circumstances Into the Way of Enlightenment

When the World Is Filled With Evil, Transform All Mishaps Into the Path of Bodhi [3.11]

Drive All Blames Into One [3.12]

Difficulties as Opportunities for Awakening

Be Grateful to Everyone [3.13]

Whatever You Meet Unexpectedly, Join With Meditation [3.16]

Exercises: Sharing Enjoyment Practice and Same Boat Practice

Overview of Tonglen: Exchanging Oneself With Others

The Essence of Tonglen

Instructions on the Three Stages of Tonglen

Guided Tonglen Practice

Exercise: On-rhe-spot Tonglen Practice

Point 4: The Five Strengths

Practice the Five Strengths, the Condensed Heart Instructions [4.17]. The Mahayana Instruction on Ho, Part 1

Practice the Five Strengths, the Condensed Heart Instructions [4.17]: The Mahayana Instruction on Ho, Part 2

Practice the Five Strengths, the Condensed Heart Instructions [4.17]: The Mahayana Instruction on Ho, Part 3

Practice the Five Strengths, the Condensed Heart Instructions [4.17]: The Mahayana Instruction on Ho, Part 4

Practice the Five Strengths, the Condensed Heart Instructions [4.17]: The Mahayana Instruction on Ho, Part 5

Q & A, Part 1

Q & A, Part 2

Q & A, Part 3

Q & A, Part 4

Exercise: Equanimity Practice

The Three Types of Courage

Point 5: The Evaluation of Mind Training

All Dharmas Agree at One Point

Of the Two Witnesses, Hold the Principal One

Always Maintain a Joyful Mind

If You Can Practice Even When Distracted You're Well Trained

Don't Ponder Others

Don't Be Jealous

Don't Expect Applause

How Am I Blocking My Own Happiness?

The Bodhisattva Vow

Compassionate Aspirations

The Don't Slogans [6.25, 6.26, 6.27, 6.30, 6.31]

All Activities Should Be Done With One Intention [7.39] / Correct All Wrongs With One Intention [7.40]

Two Activities: One at the Beginning, One at the End [7.41]

Train Without Bias in All Areas. It Is Crucial Always to Do This Pervasively and Wholeheartedly [7.4]

Always Train in Whatever Provokes Resentment [7.49]

Conclusion: We're All in the Same Boat