Seven-Point Mind Training with Geshe Samten
Description
The Seven-Point Mind Training (Lojong) is a core Tibetan Mahayana practice derived from Atisha (11th century) that focuses on developing bodhicitta—limitless compassion and wisdom. It provides practical methods to transform daily life, including challenges, into the path to enlightenment by cultivating altruism and reducing ego-clinging.
The Seven Points
The Preliminaries: Preparing the mind by contemplating the rarity of human life and impermanence.
Main Practice (Bodhicitta): Developing Absolute (emptiness) and Relative (compassion) Bodhicitta, such as "sending and taking" (tonglen) through breath.
Transforming Adversity: Using obstacles and negative circumstances as a path to enlightenment.
Life-Long Application: Integrating the four practices (virtue, abandoning ego) into daily life.
Evaluation of Training: Assessing progress, ensuring the training makes one compassionate and humble.
Precepts of Training: Adhering to commitments like not speaking of injured limbs or brooding over others' flaws.
Guidelines for Action: Practical advice for daily life, such as doing everything with a single intention and being patient.
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