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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The four types of karmic results
The four types of ripening created from karmic results include our habits, where we are…
View PostThe weight of karmic actions
The heaviness or lightness of our karmic actions are determined by five factors. We look…
View PostVirtuous and nonvirtuous paths of action
If we become aware of our virtuous and nonvirtuous paths of action we quickly see…
View PostFour-point contemplation of karma
The many types and purposes of preliminary or preparatory practices. Four points in the contemplation…
View PostThe shaper of our life and death
An understanding of karma changes how we choose to live our lives.
View PostContemplating death
Contemplating death helps us establish healthy relationships with our friends, our possessions, and our body.
View PostIntroduction to the nine-point death meditation
An introduction to the nine-point death meditation. Two sets of three points are covered in…
View PostRarity of a precious human life
Discussion regarding the rarity of creating the causes and conditions for a precious human life…
View PostTaking advantage of our precious human life
Meditating on the 10 advantages of a precious human life can lift us out of…
View PostMeditation on our precious human life
The benefits of meditating on the eight freedoms we have been given with our precious…
View PostLineage of mind training practices
Kevin Conlin discusses the "Eight Verses of Thought Transformation" and tonglen meditation
View PostThe six preparatory practices
The six practices to do to prepare the body and mind and create a conducive…
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