I really enjoyed it and will be reading it again and again. People often think focusing on the target is the most important thing for hitting git with precision, but any accomplished archer knows its actually our posture, the way we hold the bow, and how we position the arrow that will determine the accuracy of our shot. The commentary is both concise and practical, and it can be of use to anyone regardless of their religious background. Pema chodrons new commentary on atishas famed mindtraining. The procedures before starting a meditation session at the beginning of the actual meditation session it is very important to examine. The 59 proverbs that form the root text of the mind training practice are.
Lojong was originally brought to tibet by an indian buddhist teacher named atisha. Not knowing how to act during a difficult moment can be frustrating but theres a way to get better at it. Lojong, or mind training, is a form of mahayana buddhist practice common to both the sutra and tantra traditions. For me, its ideal to have a variety of interpretations available, as i never know what aspect of a lojong slogan is going to resonate in my life on any particular day. A commentary on jetsun drakpa gyaltsens song of experience on mind training and the view by. Lojong mind training is a tibetan buddhist practice that uses slogans to help us develop compassion. Rooted in mahayana buddhism, the lojong teachings use slogans, sometimes known as the 7 points of mind training, for training the mind in compassion. Atisa 9821054 ce, a bengali meditation master, is generally regarded as the originator of the practice. When i first read the lojong mind training teachings in the great path of awakening by the nineteenthcentury tibetan teacher jamgon kongtrul the great, i was struck by their unusual message that we can use our difficulties and problems to awaken our. I have read many books on lojong and was quite curious about lojong from a zen perspective. Lojong is a mind training practice in the buddhist tradition. Tonglen pronounced tonglen is a meditation practice associated with lojong teachings. With this weeks entry, judy has now given teachings on all 59 slogans. Known as the lojongor mindtrainingteachings, these slogans have been the subject of deep study, contemplation, and commentary by many great masters.
Lojong training is widespread in four schools of tibetan buddhism. Practice of lojong audiobook by traleg kyabgon, ken. The lojong teachings use the analogy of an archer to illustrate this point. Eight lojong slogans from pema chodron to transform your mind. Subscribe for access to video teachings, monthly films, ebooks, and our 27year archive.
Lojong mind training practice was developed over a 300year period between 900 and 1200 ce, as part of the mahayana school of buddhism. Each slogan is followed by pema chodrons accessible and succinct commentary on how to understand and apply it. The lojong cards are an attractive package of sixty 4. Pema chodron on lojong mind training slogans lions roar. For many centuries, indian and tibetan buddhists have turned to lojong mindtraining slogans to assist them in the practices of compassion, equanimity, lovingkindness, and joy for others. This practice, founded by atisha and brought to tibet, is common to all the schools. In this volume, traleg kyabgon, director of kagyu evam buddhist. Pema chodrons commentary on atishas famed mindtraining slogans that utilize our difficulties and problems to awaken the heart.
It was designed to facilitate the integration of the various levels mind training taught in this text, through meditation and in. Mar 28, 2020 not knowing how to act during a difficult moment can be frustrating but theres a way to get better at it. To use them as reminders of the practice of mind training, display a new card each day. The following excerpt is from pema chodrons the compassion book. Cultivating compassion through training the mind by traleg. Teachings for awakening the heart, which features the 59 tibetan buddhist lojong, or mindtraining, slogans, as well as concise commentaries to guide you toward a compassionate way of living. Or theres a person whos doing you wrong, and you remember lojong, but theres a twist. Part 1 commentary on mind training like the rays of the sun the dalai lama. Dec 14, 2016 the lojong mind training app is based on the famous buddhist text mind training in seven points lojong don dun ma by the tibetan master chekawa yeshe dorje and its commentary by khenchen appey rinpoche 19272010.
Each of our lojong cards has one of those slogans for contemplation. Norman fischers commentary applies zen wisdom to them and shows lojong to be a wonderful method for. Books related to the practice of lojong, or mind training. Brought to tibet from india by atisha 9821054, it was originally a secret teaching given only to a select group. If you click the random lojong slogan button at the right, a random lojong slogan will appear here, along with an image. After reading it once i knew i would want it around to reread, so i bought a copy. I still believe the best one for beginners is pema chodrons, but this is a good book to follow that one with. Always maintain only a joyful mind, dont be swayed by external circumstances, dont be so predictable, and be grateful to everyone.
Although the link takes you directly to the root text, i suggest that you read the introductory material in order to get oriented. Practice of lojong audiobook by traleg kyabgon, ken wilber. Lojong, or mindtraining is a practice that has gained astonishing popularly in recent yearsbecause it works in transforming hearts and minds. Unfortunately the notes do not cover the entire root text and their brevity is suggestive of. The practice of lojong shambhala publications books. Lojong pronounced lowjohn means mind training in tibetan.
A guide to compassionate living shambhala classics. Words and phrases in brackets were added by the translator. Shortly after joining a local buddhist community and attending a lojong retreat, i found this book in the library. Its principal aim is to develop and strengthen bodhichitta, the wish to achieve enlightenment in order to help all living beings. An explanation of atishas seven point mind training. Lojong, or mind training, is a form of mahayana buddhist practice common to. In this volume, traleg kyabgon offers a fresh translation of the slogans as well as indepth new commentary of each. To practice lojong you need a set of the slogan cards and some good volumes of commentary.
Zen teachings on the practice of lojong paperback jan 8 20. The lojong is really a very exclusive way of training. Translations and commentary on buddhist mindtraining slogans. That said, jamgon kongtruls commentaries are always concise and reliable. In this way, a different aspect of the teachings will be illuminated. Jan 25, 2017 the lojong mind training app is based on the famous buddhist text mind training in seven points lojong don dun ma by the tibetan master chekawa yeshe dorje and its commentary by khenchen. With her powerful teachings, bestselling books, and retreats attended by. Lojong slogan cards lojong mind training samadhi store. In this wonderful book norman fischer offers his commentary on the lojong slogans. Training the mind in the habit of happinessenlightening commentary on a classic tibetan buddhist teaching poem by a popular modern teaching nun. Nov 22, 2017 pema chodrons commentary on atishas famed mindtraining slogans that utilize our difficulties and problems to awaken the heart. This translation served as the root text for oshos book of wisdom.
They can perhaps best be characterized as a method for transforming our mind by turning away from selfcenteredness and cultivating instead the mental habits that generate bodhicitta, the awakened mind that puts the benefit of others above all else. If you want a different slogan, just press the button again. Each book i recommend has different aspects which the various authors empahsize, and i found this one to be relevant for our life today. The seven points comprise a complete practice, with instructions and guidance that cover all. When i first read the lojong mind training teachings in the great path of.
Some people will tell you that the seven stages of development of the bodhimind is mind training, so therefore its lojong. The 59 proverbs that form the root text of the mind. Lojong for bookworms these are the books ive personally poured. The slogans in the root text are consistently reffered to by their numbers in lojong commentary books including the practice of lojong. For well over a year, acharya judy lief, teacher in the shambhala tradition of chogyam trungpa rinpoche, has been offering weekly commentary on one of atishas 59 mindtraining tib. I have read it 3 times now and read from it almost daily. The lojong teachings include instruction in formless meditation, in the practice of sending and taking tonglen, and in postmeditation practiceputting our meditation. It was designed to facilitate the integration of the various levels mind training taught in this text, through meditation and in particular in our daily lives. In this volume, traleg kyabgon offers a fresh translation of the slogans as. Lojong, or mind training, is a core practice in all the lineages of the tibetan tradition. Geshe chekawa 11021176 wanted to open the lojong instructions to other people. They are labeled with their point and slogan number, for the convenience of study. The slogans are worded a bit different than they usually are but it makes sense. Lojong is the tibetan buddhist practice that involves working with short phrases called slogans as a way of generating compassion.
The teachings on mind training, or lojong, are an invaluable aid to practitioners because they show us how the wisdom and skillful means of the mahayana can actually be put into action. Lojong commentary by judy lief is a lolong course presented by tricyle magazine online with succinct and accessible commentary on each slogan and a suggested practice for the week by acharya judy lief. The why and how of lojong, or mind training lions roar. This is one of a handful of good books on lojong, tonglen or the seven point mindtraining.
An oral commentary to geshe langri tangpas poem mind training in eight verses. Sep 21, 2016 the teachings on mind training, or lojong, are an invaluable aid to practitioners because they show us how the wisdom and skillful means of the mahayana can actually be put into action. Later, after some consultation with chogyam trungpa, ken. He applies zen wisdom to them, showing how well they fit in that related tradition, but he also sets the slogans in the context of resonant practices throughout the spiritual traditions. Extensive commentary on the seven point mind training. Known as the lojong or mindtrainingteachings, these slogans have been the subject of deep study, contemplation, and commentary by many great masters. Atishas the seven points of mind training lojong the buddhist. The lojong teachings include instruction in formless meditation, in the practice of sending and taking tonglen, and in postmeditation. Jan 08, 20 lojong is the tibetan buddhist practice that involves working with short phrases called slogans as a way of generating compassion. A commentary on jetsun drakpa gyaltsens song of experience on mind. We have also included a brief introduction presenting the author of the commentary, shamar konchok y.
Lojongmind training books related to the practice of lojong, or mind training. This is the best book i have found on lojong, or training the mind in compassion. Known as the lojong or mindtraining teachings, these slogans have been the subject of deep study, contemplation, and commentary by many great masters. Lojong is a mind training practice in the tibetan buddhist tradition based on.
It is described in his book lamp on the path to enlightenment bodhipathapradipa. 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. Its a thorough and comprehensive treatment of the 59 lojong slogans, written with a depth of understanding of the power and potential for transformation of lojong practice. Links to biographies and books by each and an audio slogan generator that can be set to run sequentially or randomly currently under revision. This third edition of the nalanda translation committees translation of the kadam lineage slogans, entitled the seven points of training the mind, was revised in 1993 for the publication of chogyam trungpa rinpoches commentary on them, training the mind and cultivating lovingkindness. Lojong, or mind training, is a core practice in all the lineages of the tibetan. An oral commentary to geshe langri tangpas mind training in eight verses 9780918753151. Books on mind training lojong namse bangdzo bookstore. The seven points comprise a complete practice, with instructions and guidance that cover all the essential points of mahayana buddhism. The practice involves refining and purifying ones motivations and attitudes. Jul 04, 2012 lojong was originally brought to tibet by an indian buddhist teacher named atisha. The teachings on it are more diverse than many people. It is a mind training practice in the tibetan buddhist tradition and is based on a set of aphorisms formulated in tibet in the 12th century by geshe chekhawa.
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