Module 11 – Transforming Problems
Required and Suggested Readings
The following readings are required for all students following this program for a Discovering Buddhism Completion Certificate*. These readings are available with this course in PDF format:.
- Eight Verses of Thought Transformation, by His Holiness the Dalai Lama (Page 4 of PDF)
- Mahayana Thought Transformation, by Lama Zopa Rinpoche (Page 15 of PDF)
- When Problems Come, by Lama Zopa Rinpoche (Page 20 of PDF)
The following extracts from The Wish-Fulfilling Golden Sun, by Lama Zopa Rinpoche are required reading and are provided in PDF Format. (The full version of this text is also available as a PDF download)
- The Wish-Fulfilling Golden Sun, by Lama Zopa Rinpoche, pp. 106â110 (PDF)
- The Wish-Fulfilling Golden Sun, by Lama Zopa Rinpoche, pp. 114â142) (PDF)
The following books are also part of the required readings.
- Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand, (1997 gold edition (pp. 589â625) or 2006 blue edition (pp. 537-572) – Published by Wisdom Publications
- Transforming Problems into Happiness, by Lama Zopa Rinpoche – Published by Wisdom Publications
- Transforming the Mind, by His Holiness the Dalai Lama – Published by Thorsons, or alternatively
- Eight Verses of Training the Mind, by Geshe Sonam Rinchen – Published by Snow Lion Publications
The following Practice text is required and is provided in PDF format.
- The Everflowing Nectar of Bodhichitta, by Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Transforming Problems- Suggestions for Further Study
The following books and videos are suggested as additional resources for students who wish to deepen their understanding of the material in this course.
Suggested Texts
- Spiritual Friends: Meditations by Monks and Nuns of the International Mahayana Institute
- The Door to Satisfaction, by Lama Zopa Rinpoche – Published by Wisdom Publications
- Peacock in the Poison Grove, by Geshe Lhundub Sopa – Published by Wisdom Publications
- Awakening the Mind, Lightening the Heart by his Holiness the Dalai Lama – Published by HarperCollins
- Advice from a Spiritual Friend, by Geshe Rabten – Published by Wisdom Publications
- Becoming a Child of the Buddhas, by Gomo Tulku – Published by Wisdom Publications
Suggested Videos and DVDs
- Lojong: Transforming the Mind, by His Holiness the Dalai Lama – Published by Snow Lion Publications
- Peace through Human Understanding, by His Holiness the Dalai Lama – Published by Meridian Trust
- Transforming Your Mind by Practicing Dharma DVD, by Lama Zopa Rinpoche (FPMT)
- The Eight Verses of Thought Transformation DVD, by Lama Zopa Rinpoche (FPMT)
Suggested Integration Practices
- Extensive light offering practice
- The Preliminary Practice of Dorje Khadro
- The Preliminary Practice of TSA-TSAS
* Please be reminded that all ârequirementsâ apply only to those who choose to follow this program for a Completion Certificate. This is a personal choice that one can make at any time during the program.