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.
Root Text
Mind Training Like Rays of the Sun by Nam-kha Pel published by The Library of Tibetan Works and Archives is available as an ebook on Google Play here.
Transforming adversity into the path
Venerable Thubten Chodron Practical ways to practice mind training, looking at problems as opportunities to practice.
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Practicing with adversity
Practices that can be used to transform adverse circumstances into the path.
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi 
Training in the five powers
How to practice the power of intention, the power of the white seed, and the power of destruction in daily life.
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Five powers in daily life
How prayer is used in Buddhist practice and how the power of familiarity can help sustain Dharma practice when there are changes in our lives.
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Five powers at death
The importance of having a positive state of mind at the time of death and the importance of practicing in daily life.
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Power of prayer and familiarity
The aspirations and meditations that are beneficial at the time of death, and the signs of effective mind training.
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The measure of a trained mind
Honestly looking at our minds to see how it reacts to hardships and the difference between intellectual understanding of the teachings and conviction in them.
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The commitments of mind training
What it means to be impartial about the objects of mind training and to stand up to the afflictions.
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Review: The five powers during life
Venerable Thubten Tarpa Review of how to train in the five powers during daily life, decreasing afflictions and self-grasping.
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Review: The five powers at death
Venerable Thubten Jigme Review of practicing the five powers at the time of death and the benefits of doing so.
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Maintaining a steady practice
Practicing mind training in situations where it is difficult but important, and how to maintain a steady practice.
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