Category Archives: Mind Training

Practical advice for post-meditation

Tonglen: Giving and Taking

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Tashi Nyima

All sentient beings, my parents, wish happiness; all wish to avoid suffering. If all my mothers suffer, how can this child be happy? I shall suffer the consequences of my unskillful acts, if not this very day, then shortly after— … Continue reading →

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Untainted

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Tashi Nyima

In brief, directly or indirectly, I will offer help and happiness to all my mothers[1], and secretly take upon myself all their hurt and suffering.   I will learn to keep all these practices untainted by thoughts of the eight … Continue reading →

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Victory & Defeat

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Tashi Nyima

Whenever someone out of envy does me wrong by attacking or belittling me, I will take defeat upon myself, and give the victory to others.   Even when someone I have helped, or in whom I have placed great hopes … Continue reading →

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Treasure

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Tashi Nyima

In my every action, I will watch my mind, and the moment destructive emotions arise, I will confront them strongly and avert them, since they will hurt both me and others.   Whenever I see ill-natured beings, or those overwhelmed … Continue reading →

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Precious

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Tashi Nyima

By thinking of all sentient beings as more precious than a wish-fulfilling jewel for accomplishing the highest aim, I will always hold them dear.   Whenever I’m in the company of others, I will regard myself as the lowest among … Continue reading →

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The Scorpion’s Sting

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Tashi Nyima

To rejoice in the sorrow and passing of my enemies is the sting of a scorpion, its venom in my veins. Bless me to never revel in the pain of another!

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Eight Verses on Training the Mind

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Tashi Nyima

By thinking of all sentient beings As more precious than a wish-fulfilling jewel For accomplishing the highest aim, I will always hold them dear. Whenever I’m in the company of others, I will regard myself as the lowest among all, … Continue reading →

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Four Attachments

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Tashi Nyima

If you are attached to this body, you lack understanding. If you are attached to this world, you lack renunciation. If you are attached to personal liberation, you lack the mind of enlightenment. If you are attached to views, you … Continue reading →

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Most Crucial Point

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Tashi Nyima

Grasp this most crucial point, and avoid every downfall: my body, possessions, and merit[1] I give to everyone, protecting, cleansing, and increasing[2] them.  —Shantideva, Shikshasamucchaya [1] Body, possessions, and merit are the three foundations of self-grasping. [2] The four factors … Continue reading →

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Evaluation

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Tashi Nyima

I bow to the Lord of Compassion!   I may know as many sutras as an elephant can carry on his back, but if I do not abandon self-grasping and self-cherishing[1], my mind is still far from the Dharma. Bless … Continue reading →

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