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.

All Posts in Seven-point Mind Training

Seven-point Mind Training

The four types of karmic results

The four types of ripening created from karmic results include our habits, where we are…

View Post
Seven-point Mind Training

The weight of karmic actions

The heaviness or lightness of our karmic actions are determined by five factors. We look…

View Post
Seven-point Mind Training

Virtuous and nonvirtuous paths of action

If we become aware of our virtuous and nonvirtuous paths of action we quickly see…

View Post
Seven-point Mind Training

Four-point contemplation of karma

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

View Post
Seven-point Mind Training

Contemplating death

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

View Post
Seven-point Mind Training

Introduction to the nine-point death meditation

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

View Post
Seven-point Mind Training

Rarity of a precious human life

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

View Post
A statue of Maitreya Buddha with hands raised and laughing in the sun.
Seven-point Mind Training

Meditation on our precious human life

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

View Post
A statue of Maitreya Buddha with hands raised and laughing in the sun.
Seven-point Mind Training

Lineage of mind training practices

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

View Post
Seven-point Mind Training

The six preparatory practices

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

View Post