At the invitiation of the conservancy for tibetan art and culture in washington, dc, his holiness the dalai lama gave a onesay teaching and commentary on the eight verses for training the mind to over five thousand western and tibetan students. Eight verses for training the mind by dalai lama, audio cd. We will start from today and for 8 days a text which has been composed about a 100 years before, by a teacher called geshe langri tangpa. His holiness the dalai lamas teaching on geshe langri thangpas eight verses of training the mind at the ahoy arena in rotterdam, the netherlands on. In training the mind, the dalai lama explains the basic buddhist system and lays out a. Thurman, first in 1991 by wisdom publications, boston, usa. These verses were transmitted to his holiness when he was a small boy, and he has recited them every day since then as part of his personal practice. From mindscience, edited by daniel goleman and robert f. His holiness the dalai lama provides intimate details on an advanced meditation practice called dzogchen using a visionary poem by the 19thcentury saint patrul rinpoche, author of the buddhist classic words of my perfect teacher. His holiness the dalai lama gave a oneday teaching and commentary on the eight verses for training the mind to over five thousand western and tibetan students. Commentary on eight verses of mind training the dalai lama. What thoughts come to mind after hearing the dalai lamas words on tolerance.
The eight verses for training the mind the first seven verses of the eight verses for training the mind deal with the practices associated with cultivating the method aspect of the path such as compassion, altruism, aspiration to. Dalai lama 10 rules of living a good and peaceful life. Early this year i had a chance to see the dalai lama when he was on his australian tour, i have to say he surprised me with his words of wisdom and sense of humor, ive kept a close eye on him and have come across these great rules by the dalai lama himself, here they are. Full of personal anecdotes and intimate accounts of the dalai lamas experiences as a lifelong student, thinker, political leader, and nobel peace prize laureate, becoming enlightened gives pdf readers all the wisdom, support, guidance, and inspiration they need to become successful and fulfilled in their spiritual lives. His name derives from langtang, the area in which he is said to have lived. The perfection of shantidevas bodhisattva way ebook written by dalai lama. Jun 22, 20 teachings on the heart sutra and eight verses for training the mind at quang minh temple dalai lama 22 saturday jun 20 posted by yourlettersfromheaven in dalai lama teachings on compassion, teachings on heart sutra.
The dalai lama langri tangpa 10541123 wrote the eight verses for training the mind lojong tsik guiema over 800 years ago. Dalai lama xiv 4,261 followers jetsun jamphel ngawang lobsang yeshe tenzin gyatso born lhamo dondrub, the 14th dalai lama, is a practicing member of the gelug school of tibetan buddhism and is influential as a nobel peace prize laureate, the worlds most famous buddhist monk, and the leader of the exiled tibetan government in india. The dalai lama on one of the most important spiritual practices to develop wisdom and compassion. We all have times in life when we argue with a loved one, a parent, a child or a friend. From the meridian trust dvds buddhist philosophy disk 1 his holiness the dalai lama tells us how meditation is the main method for transforming the mind. Below the eight verses, you will find links to commentary from his holiness the dalai lama s teachings on this text, both from his teachings in washington dc in november 1998 and from his book, transforming the mind. Dalai lama calm mind brings inner strength and self. The tibet center and gere foundation present one of the worlds great spiritual leaders and author of an open heart and the new york times bestseller the art of happiness.
Verse 8 generating the mind for enlightenment words of truth introduction to the kalachakra. In his book a flash of lightning in the dark of night h. Teachings on the heart sutra and eight verses for training the mind at quang minh temple dalai lama 22 saturday jun 20 posted by yourlettersfromheaven in dalai lama teachings on compassion, teachings on heart sutra. From a guide to the bodhisattvas way of life, by shantideva, chapter seven, enthusiasm 12. Eight verses for training the mind by foundation for. His holiness the dalai lama tells us how meditation is. Heartmind index dalai lama center for peace and education. What thoughts come to mind after hearing the dalai lama s words on tolerance. From the sacred heartessence of the pith instructions, by nyoshul khen rinpoche 9. The dalai lama speaks on science part 1 the dalai lama speaks on science 2nd part research. Eight verses for training the mind contains the entire essence of the buddhas teachings in a distinct form. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read practicing wisdom. At the invitation of the conservancy for tibetan art and culture in washington, d.
The first three verses from the eight verses of training the mind along with the commentary by his holiness the dalai lama were given on 8 november 1998 in washington d. Eight verses of training the mind the 14th dalai lama. Another addition to the growing list of titles by the dalai lama, this book is a transcription of three days of teachings in may 1999 in london. Jul 05, 2011 from the meridian trust dvds buddhist philosophy disk 1 his holiness the dalai lama tells us how meditation is the main method for transforming the mind. The eight verses on generating compassion are known in tibetan as lojong literally, transforming your mind. Commentary on eight verses of mind training the dalai lama the 14th dalai lama sometimes we encounter very negative people, or others yell at us, or people weve helped are ungrateful.
And, without attachment, gain freedom from bondage. Geshe chekhawa, author of training the mind in seven points, an explanation of lojong his holiness the dalai lama, transforming the mind. The will be live webcasts of the two day international conference on mind in indian philosophical thoughts and modern sciences with his holiness the dalai lama from the central institute of higher tibetan studies in sarnath, up, india on december 3031, 2017. Dalai lama international conference on mind day 1 facebook. Based upon the middle section of the bhavanakrama by kamalashilaa translation of which is includedthis is the most extensive commentary given by the dalai lama on this concise but important meditation handbook. As on many of the dalai lama s trips, on that day i had the privilege to sit beside him as his official translator, and on this occasion, the beauty and simplicity of these eight short verses. Yorks central park to listen to his holiness the dalai lamas exposition of eight verses on mind training. This chapter deals with patience, which together with meditative concentration, the subject of the eighth chapter, constitute the key aspects of the training in bodhichitta.
May 15, 2017 dalai lama rules of living a good life. The eighth verse deals with the practices that are directed toward cultivating the wisdom aspect of the path. Also, the book includes a short tibetan text called eight verses on transforming the mind and a commentary by the dalai lama. The fourteenth dalai lama, a living embodiment of the bodhisattva ideal, presents detailed practical guidance based on sections of the way of the bodhisattva by shantideva, the bestknown text of mahayana buddhism. The eight verses for training the mind, by langri tangpa 11. The dalai lama deftly connects how training the mind in compassion for other beings is directly related to and in fact a prerequisite for the very pinnacle of. Below the eight verses, you will find links to commentary from his holiness the dalai lamas teachings on this text, both from his teachings in. Pdf the way of the bodhisattva download full pdf book.
Verse 8 generating the mind for enlightenment words of truth introduction to the kalachakra office public audiences private audiences. The eight verses of mind training, or attitude training, a text by the kadampa geshe langri tangpa, explains how to train our minds with method and wisdom so that we can change our attitude when were in danger of becoming upset. We have to find a way to combine spiritual practice with everyday life. Whenever i associate with others i will learn to think of myself as the lowest among all and respectfully hold others to be supreme. Some of this book is presented in a deceptively simple manner. The dalai lama in the practice of tolerance, ones enemy is the best teacher. Transforming the mind by his holiness the dalai lama. Yorks central park to listen to his holiness the dalai lama s exposition of eight verses on mind training. His holiness the dalai lama tells us how meditation is the.
Feb 24, 2014 the first three verses from the eight verses of training the mind along with the commentary by his holiness the dalai lama were given on 8 november 1998 in washington d. Chapter 6 patience a guide to the bodhisattvas way of. Bstandzinrgyamtsho, dalai lama xiv, 1935 a flash of lightning in the dark of night. As on many of the dalai lamas trips, on that day i had the privilege to sit beside him as his official translator, and on this occasion, the beauty and simplicity of these eight short verses brought a special power and. Dalai lama s vision for a healthy, happy mind video mind and life xiv day 1 am. Description of the book eight verses for training the mind.
Based on three days of teaching in london, may 1999, this book is an edited version of the dalai lama s discourse on the eight verses on generating compassion. The dalai lama discusses early buddhist thinkers of the mahayana school, particularly nagarjuna and shantideva and i was pleased to learn something of what he had to say about specifically buddhist thinkers. It was translated by alexander berzin, clarified by lama zopa rinpoche, edited by nicholas ribush and first published in the souvenir booklet for tushita mahayana meditation centres second dharma celebration, november 58 1982, new delhi, india. Buy a cheap copy of training the mind book by dalai lama xiv. The dalai lama on the responsibility of business greenbiz. It could be said that the eight verses for training the mind contains within them the entire essence of the buddhas teachings in a distinct form. Living the compassionate life the dalai lama lions roar. Eight verses on generating compassion and transforming your life, thorsons 2000 isbn 0722538650.
The dalai lama explains the principles of meditation in a practiceoriented format especially suited to westerners. Over the following years, his friendship with the dalai lama grew and prompted sander to organize a series of dialogues between the. The eight verses of thought transformation, a text by the kadampa geshe langri tangpa, explains the paramitayana practice of method and wisdom. By thinking of all sentient beings as more precious than a wishfulfilling jewel for accomplishing the highest aim, i will always hold them dear whenever im in the company of others, i will regard myself as the lowest among all, and from the depths of my heart cherish others as supreme. The focus is on the eight verses on transforming the mind, an important 11thcentury tibetan work included in an appendix. With his words, he offers us ways to neutralize the negative thoughts and behaviors that lead to pain and suffering. Also, the book includes a short tibetan text called eight verses on transforming the mind and a commentary by the dali lama. Training the mind audiobook, by author info added soon.
His holiness the dalai lamas teaching on geshe langri thangpas eight verses of training the mind at the ahoy arena in rotterdam, the. But its very important to be careful of what do we say when we are angry and to not let our ego overtake us. The remaining five verses are extracted from the book transforming the mind by his holiness the dalai lama. The first seven verses of the eight verses for training the mind deal with the practices associated with cultivating the method aspect of the path such as compassion, altruism, aspiration to attain buddhahood, and so on. The heartmind index draws on the work help has led for the last 14 years with the early development instrument edia population. Oct 23, 2016 the dalai lama is universally respected as a spokesman for the peaceful and compassionate resolution of conflict. These verses were transmitted to his holiness when he was a small boy, and he has recited them every day. The art of happiness audiobook by his holiness the dalai. I believe, whether its in the economy, or politics, or education, we need to carry out all human activities with human feeling, because everything in reality is interconnected. His holiness the dalai lama gave this teaching in dharamsala, 7 october 1981. The dalai lama by setting our motivation strongly in the morning when our mind is fresh and clear, we are much more likely to remember it during the day and act with that intention. Collection of sourced quotations by tenzin gyatso on mind.
Here his holiness the dalai lama explains the buddhist concept of mind to the participants of a mind science symposium at the massachusetts institute of technology in cambridge, ma, usa. Teachings on the heart sutra and eight verses for training. We shouldnt think that self is something that is originally there and then eliminated in meditation. In this commentary on these teachings, the dalai lama shows us how to based on three days of teaching in london in may 1999, this text is an edited version of the dalai lama s discourse on one of the most profound and sacred texts in. In training the mind, the dalai lama explains the basic buddhist system and lays out a foundation for practice. Sanders search for an alternative was inspired by a chance meeting that he had as a young man with the dalai lama. The eight verses for training the mind is a classic tibetan buddhist text in the lojong mind training tradition composed by the kadampa geshe langri tangpa, who lived from 1054 to 1123 ce. Discover popular and famous mind quotes by tenzin gyatso, 14th dalai lama. With a determination to accomplish the highest welfare for all sentient beings who surpass even a wishgranting jewel i will learn to hold them supremely dear. Eight verses for training the mind by dalai lama xiv. The 8 verses for transforming the mind a buddhist library. Developed by the dlc together with ubcs human early learning partnership help, the heartmind index provides a populationlevel snapshot of heartmind wellbeing of children in british columbia communities. Tenzin gyatso, 14th dalai lama quotes about mind lib quotes. Thirty years ago, it began as a dialogue between three people.
Shambhala dragon editions includes bibliographical references and index. The instructions contained in these two chapters are very powerful aids to practice. Eight verses for training the mind yowangdu experience tibet. The subject is about training of the mind, lo jong in tibetan, methods to.
756 1065 944 1224 850 1366 1055 510 452 1095 1475 709 1242 149 480 1394 884 576 273 668 567 1311 1125 1268 36 1124 1344 867 602 1418 1359 540 266 1259 746 1282 906 438 225 642 318 1445 942 893 1233 215 1251