Seven-point Mind Training

Teachings on the Seven-point Mind Training by 12th-century Tibetan master Geshe Chekawa, one of the earliest texts in the thought transformation (lojong) genre of teachings.

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Mind Training Like Rays of the Sun (2008-10)

An explanation of Nam-kha Pel’s commentary on the Seven-Point Mind Training by Geshe Chekawa given at Sravasti Abbey between September 2008 and July 2010.

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Seven-point Mind Training with Venerable Sangye Khadro (2020)

Teachings on the Seven-point Mind Training by Geshe Chekawa given by Venerable Sangye Khadro, hosted online by Amitabha Buddhist Centre in Singapore in 2020.

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Seven-point Mind Training

Introduction to the text

The purpose and origin of the thought-training teachings. An introduction to the text and the…

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Benefits of mind training

Self-centeredness is the root of all problems and conflicts. It is our true enemy, not…

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The six preparatory practices

The six practices to do to prepare the body and mind and create a conducive…

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Lineage of mind training practices

Kevin Conlin discusses the "Eight Verses of Thought Transformation" and tonglen meditation

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Meditation on our precious human life

The benefits of meditating on the eight freedoms we have been given with our precious…

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Rarity of a precious human life

Discussion regarding the rarity of creating the causes and conditions for a precious human life…

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Introduction to the nine-point death meditation

An introduction to the nine-point death meditation. Two sets of three points are covered in…

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Contemplating death

Contemplating death helps us establish healthy relationships with our friends, our possessions, and our body.

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Four-point contemplation of karma

The many types and purposes of preliminary or preparatory practices. Four points in the contemplation…

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