Blue mind by wallace j nichols pdf, epub ebooks n epub. A modern commentary on tibetan buddhist mind training. Seven points of mind training from training the mind and cultivating loving kindness. Therefore, we welcome this new edition of alan wallaces teachings on the sevenpoint mind training, wherein he presents a clear and insightful commentary on this precious root text by geshe.
Verse 8 generating the mind for enlightenment words of truth introduction to the kalachakra office public audiences private audiences. Actually, from that point of view, all the buddhas teachings are mind training in that they were all given for training the body, speech and mind. Practice the five strengths the condensed heart instructions. Snow lion publications, 1992 also published in italian translation tibetan tradition of mental development. Bruce alan wallace born 1950 is an american author and expert on tibetan buddhism. A central theme of this seven point mind training is to make the liberating passage from the constricting solitude of selfcenteredness to the warm kinship with others, which occurs with the cultivation of cherishing others even more than oneself. A 7day retreat on lama atishas seven point mind training with b. The tibetan seven point mind training reprint by b.
Here is an excerpt from the sevenpoint mind training. Lojong is a mind training practice in the tibetan buddhist tradition originating in tibet in the 12th century by chekawa yeshe dorje. Feb 15, 20 the increasing popularity of the lojong or mind training teachings in western buddhism would seem to indicate a growing maturity among practitioners. Ccn alan wallace seven point mind training retreat august 2018. Some of them we cannot confidently incorporate within the outlines when we are giving an explanation, and some include unfamiliar. According to most of the older records, the training in the ultimate awakening mind is dealt with first. Peter canisius house, 102 mona vale road, pymble nsw.
The sevenpoint mind training is one of my favorite texts. In the sevenpoint mind training, wallace takes you by your spiritual hand. This slogan is a rather difficult one, actually, but it makes a lot of sense. Blue mind, on the benefits of being near water aug 8, 2014 wallace j nichols outlines why being near water is beneficial to ones soul, life and even success. Seven point mind training a series of talks by dhammadinna this wonderful seventalk series by dhammadinna is based on atishas famous the seven points of mind training, and influenced both by chekawas commentary and langri tangpas eight verses for training the mind. Sevenpoint mind training guard the two even at the cost of your life. This buddhist practice was initially brought to tibet in the 11th century by the great indian dharma master, atisha. Practice ends at night when we examine ourselves to see if we have followed the mind training principles. Training and special events unit mind, 1519 broadway, stratford, london e15 4bq t.
The root text of the seven point mind training,2 as recorded by. We discussed the 7 point mind training with john wenz february and lama gursam february 2016 and will continue in march with the root text of the seven. Accurately speaking, the seven point mind heart training entails a change of heart as much as a transformation of the mind. When we say we need to train our mind, the most important thing we need to have is the enlightenment thought. Point slogan the root text of the seven points of training. B alan wallace delivered this talk at bodhgaya, under the bodhi tree in bihar, india on february 6th, 2015. Geshe chekhawa or chekawa yeshe dorje 11021176 was a prolific kadampa buddhist meditation master who was the author of the celebrated root text training the mind in seven points, which is an explanation of buddhas instructions on training the mind or lojong in tibetan. Jul 31, 2014 the seven minutes by irving wallace, 1969, pocket books edition. I found the book a delight to read, and very, very clear in its exposition of this ancient teaching. Therefore, we welcome this new edition of alan wallace s teachings on the seven point mind training, wherein he presents a clear and insightful commentary on this precious root text by geshe. Chapter 5 the seven points of mind training n ow i will teach on the lojong ton dunma, which has been translated into english as the seven points of mind training. Additional gift options are available when buying one ebook at a time. We explore this practice with teachings and commentary from b.
He was one of the greatest alchemists the world has ever known. Impressed with the sciences such as chemistry that were breaking down complex things into simple things. In this first session of the program, alan introduces participants to the practice of settling the body, speech, and mind in their natural states through a guided. Lo means thought or perception and jong means purifying. Buddhism with an attitude the tibetan sevenpoint mind training by alan wallace. The sevenpoint mindtraining stems from the teachings of the 11 thcentury indian buddhist scholar and contemplative atisha and was first written down by the 12 thcentury tibetan monk chekawa. A 7day retreat on lama atishas sevenpointmindtraining with b. Indispensable for anyone wanting to understand the mind. Powerpoint presentation, psychological firstaid psychological firstaid a community support model no one who experiences a disaster is untouched by it. In the sevenpoint mind training, wallace takes you by your spiritual hand and coaxes you all the way up from mundane human to enlightened buddha with someor a lotof practice, of course.
Atisha the thrice great 9821052 ad was a significant spiritual figure in spreading mahayana and vajrayana buddhism in asia. A commentary on eight verses on mind training chekawa yeshe dorje. Reviewer william harryman expresses ambivalence about wallaces bold endeavor. The measure of having trained the mind the fifth point concerns how we measure our progress in the. The practice of lojong cultivating compassion through training the mind by traleg kyabgon. A tibetan method for cultivating mind and heart, by b. Alan wallace was recorded live during the seven point mind training retreat meditation retreat. The increasing popularity of the lojong or mind training teachings in western buddhism would seem to indicate a growing maturity among practitioners. Alan wallace provides a tutorial of a rigorous form of attention training, shamatha meditation, described in buddhist texts and practices. A superb, clear set of exercises that will benefit everyone. This summarizes nicely my current life and journey, and wallace, in my book, is an. A mahayana instruction the preliminaries first, train in the preliminaries. In the sevenpoint mind training, wallace takes you by your spiritual hand and coaxes you all the way up from mundane human to enlightened buddha with he had me at in our search for the meaning of life.
Atishas seven point mind training by b alan wallace youtube. Alan wallace, as well as experientially through guided meditations and daily group practice. So the point of this particular practice is to reverse this attitude so that we reduce the intensity of our grasping and the attachment we have to ourselves, and endeavor to consider the wellbeing of others as significant and important. In the literature of the old and new kadampa there are many versions of the commentaries and root text of the sevenpoint mind training. The practice involves refining and purifying ones motivations and attitudes. Alan wallace president, santa barbara institute for consciousness studies dates. Mar 02, 2015 atishas seven point mind training by b alan wallace duration. Reviewer william harryman expresses ambivalence about wallace s bold endeavor. Thubten chodron, author of buddhism for beginners and cultivating a compassionate heart the techniques advocated by wallace have more immediacy than ever. The sevenpoint mind training lama yeshe wisdom archive. At the heart of the seven point mind training lies the transformation of the circumstances that life brings us, however hard as the raw material from which we create our own spiritual path.
The seven point mind training stems from the teachings of the 11 thcentury indian buddhist scholar and contemplative atisha and was first written down by the 12 thcentury tibetan monk chekawa. The mahayana instruction for ejection of consciousness at death is the five strengths. Monday and repeated on tuesday description without its teachings on selflessness buddhism could not go beyond psychotherapy. Sep 15, 2004 in the sevenpoint mind training, wallace takes you by your spiritual hand and coaxes you all the way up from mundane human to enlightened buddha with someor a lotof practice, of course. Alan wallace on the sevenpoint mind training shambhala. The seven points of mind training lojong in tibetan constitute a system for transforming our ordinary relationships with others and with ourselves into the ground for the cultivation of lovingkindness and insight. If you can practice even when distracted, you are well trained. The central theme of the sevenpoint mind training is to make the liberating passage from the constricting solitude of selfcenteredness to the warm kinship with others which occurs with the cultivation of cherishing others even more than oneself. The main practice once stability is reached, teach the secret. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Training the mind and cultivating lovingkindness by trungpa rinpoche. Therefore, we welcome this new edition of alan wallace s teachings on the sevenpoint mind training, wherein he presents a clear and insightful commentary on this precious root text by geshe. Unlocking the power of the focused mind attentionthe revolution b.
Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Root lines of mahayana mind training attributed to atisa seven points 3. Measuring the extent of proficiency in mind the evaluation of mind training all dharma agrees at one point all dharma has a single purpose of the two witnesses, hold to the principle one of the two judges, rely on the principle one always apply only a joyful mind always have the support of a joyful mind. It refers to special activities, or anecdotes, for how to go about your daily life, translated as best of. For the well trained mind level 3 by jessie wise and. Seven point mind training guard the two even at the cost of your life. Mar 29, 2016 it seems your browser cant play this lecture. The everyday journey of heart and mind with jampa jaffe 2 separate classes. Alan wallace trained for many years as a monk in buddhist monasteries in india.
A book that will enhance and deepen your spiritual life and. Actually, from that point of view, all the buddhas teachings are mind training in that they were all. A 7 day retreat on lama atishas seven point mind training with b. The seven points of mind training constitute exactly such a practice, beginning the second we wake up and then carrying the attitude on throughout the day as we eat, work, and socialize with others. Alan wallace aims to bridge the gap between the worlds of science and of spirituality, but positing an adventurous new special theory of ontological relativity. Schools of psychology 2 psyc 390 psychology of learning structuralism 18751930s wundt considered the first psychologist titchener considered the first us psychologist was the first real school or group of psychology. Atishas seven point mind training by b alan wallace. Atishas seven point mind training by b alan wallace duration.
Accurately speaking, the sevenpoint mindheart training entails a change of heart as much as a transformation of the mind. Verse 8 generating the mind for enlightenment words of. The order of presentation and the number of words in them differs greatly. Aug 08, 2016 the training of the two bodhicittas, the transforming negative conditions into the path of enlightenment, the synthesized practices of one life, proficiency of mind training, commitment of mind training, precepts or advice of mind training. This training summarizes the bodhisattva way of life by integrating theories and practices for the cultivation of ultimate and relative bodhichitta, or. Paul ekman attention is perhaps our most precious commodity. However, according to our own tradition, following the gentle protector tsongkhapa, as contained in such works as the mind training like the rays of the sun, ornament for losangs thought, the essential nectar and keutsangs root. Even from a practical point of view, for someone to develop genuine compassion towards others, first he or she must have a basis upon which to cultivate compassion, and that basis is the ability to connect. These teachings reveal how sincere buddhist practitioners can transform adverse conditions. The seven point mind training is one eminently practical way of tapping into that meaning. On the whole we are indifferent we have towards others wellbeing and do not take it seriously. He was a participant and interpreter at the first mind and life institute in 1987 and continued.